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The ages of 3 sisters are Consecutive Integers. The sum of their ages is 45. Calculate Their Ages.

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The three sisters are 14, 15 and 16
User Farjana
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45=(x)+(x+1)+(x+2)
45=x+x+1+x+2
45=3x+3
42=3x
Divide both sides by 3:
14=x
The youngest one is 14, then 15, then 16.

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