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Three consecutive integers have a sum of 243

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Three consecutive integers are n, n+1, and n+2 so

n+n+1+n+2=243

3n+3=243

3n=240

n=80

So the integers are 80,81, and 82
User JSNoob
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first integer: x
second integer: x+1
third integer: x+2
Set up an equation: 3x+3=243
3x=240
x=80
The integers are 80,81,82
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