SOLUTION: The ages of Theresa, Jami, and Tammie are consecutive integers. The sum of their ages is 108. How old is each girl?

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Question 845132: The ages of Theresa, Jami, and Tammie are consecutive integers. The sum of their ages is 108. How old is each girl?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Call the integers +n+, +n%2B1+, and +n%2B2+
given:
+n+%2B+n+%2B+1+%2B+n+%2B+2+=+108+
+3n+%2B+3+=+108+
+3n+=+105+
+n+=+35+
+n%2B1+=+36+
+n%2B2+=+37+
Their ages are 35, 36, and 37
check:
+35+%2B+36+%2B+37+=+108+
+108+=+108+
OK