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The sum of three consecutive integers 72. find the integers.

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Let
x = first consecutive integer
x + 1 = second consecutive integer
x + 2 = third consecutive integer
Based on the problem, we equate
x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 72
Solving for x,
3x = 72 - 1 - 2
3x = 69
x = 69/3
x = 23
Thus, the three integers are 23, 24 and 25.
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