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Find three consecutive integers if the sun of the first two is 51 more than the thirds integer.

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Answer:

  • 52, 53, 54

Explanation:

Let's name the three consecutive numbers "x, x + 1, x + 2".

We know that:

  • x + x + 1 = 51 + x + 2

Work:

  • x + x + 1 = 51 + x + 2
  • => 2x + 1 = 53 + x
  • => 2x - x = 52
  • => x = 52

Hence, the numbers are 52, 53, 54.

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