SOLUTION: what is the sum of the second and third consecutive integers ?

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Question 349401: what is the sum of the second and third consecutive integers ?

Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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3 consecutive integers are: x, (x+1), (x+2)
so the 2nd integer=x+1
and the 3rd integer=x+2
so the sum means add them together
(x+1)+(x+2)=
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