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The sum of three consecutive integers is no less than 42. Find the integers.

User Mekajiki
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Let the three consecutive integers be x - 1, x and x + 1, then
x - 1 + x + x + 1 > 42
3x > 42
x > 14

The integers are 13, 14 and 15
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