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Three consecutive integers have a sum of 282

(A) Write an equation with one unknown to represent the problem.

(B) Solve the equation

(C) Now list the 3 consecutive intergers

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The three consecutive even integers are 92, 94, and 96.

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The equation would be
(x-1) + x + (x+1) = 282
To solve
Take 282/3 = 94

93, 94, 95
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