SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive integers is 16 more than 2 times the smallest integer. Find the integer.

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Question 998801: The sum of three consecutive integers is 16 more than 2 times the smallest integer. Find the integer.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
Three consecutive integers =>
n, n + 1 and n + 2.
n + (n + 1) + (n + 2) = 2(n) + 16
Remove brackets:
n + n + 1 + n + 2 = 2n + 16
Collect like terms:
n + n + n - 2n = 16 - 3
n = 13
Three consecutive integers =>
13, 14 and 15.
Hope this helps :-)