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Write and solve of the following linear equation. Show or explain your work.

Three consecutive integers have a sum of 246. What are the three integers

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Answer:

The three integers are 81,82 and 83

Explanation:

Let

x,x+1 and x+2 ----> the three consecutive integers

we know that


x+(x+1)+(x+2)=246

Solve for x


3x+3=246


3x=246-3


x=243/3


x=81

therefore


x=81


x+1=81+1=82


x+2=81+2=83

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