Question

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

Answer 1

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`