SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive integers is one hundred thirty-two. Find the integers.

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Question 795340: The sum of three consecutive integers is one hundred thirty-two. Find the integers.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Three consecutive integers:
n, n + 1, n + 2.
n + (n + 1) + (n + 2) = 132
n + n + 1 + n + 2 = 132
Collect like terms:
3n + 3 = 132
3n = 132 - 3
3n = 129
n = 43
Three consecutive integers:
43, 44, 45.
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