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Three consecutive integers have a sum of 42

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3 consecutive integers : x , x+1 , x + 2

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 42....combine like terms
3x + 3 = 42
3x = 42 - 3
3x = 39
x = 39/3
x = 13

x + 1 = 13 + 1 = 14
x + 2 = 13 + 2 = 15

so ur 3 integers are : 13, 14, 15
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That would equal a triangle!
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