Question

The sum of 3 consecutive

integers is 159. After creating
the equation, can you find the
3 numbers?

Answer 1

52, 53, 54

Explanation:

To find the 3 numbers, we first use the equation x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 159.

Step 1: Combine like terms.

• 
  `(x+x+x)+(1+2)=159`
• 
  `3x + 3 = 159`

Step 2: Subtract 3 from both sides.

• 
  `3x + 3 - 3 = 159 - 3`
• 
  `3x = 156`

Step 3: Divide both sides by 3.

• 
  `3x/3 = 156/3`
• 
  `x = 52`

Step 4: Plug in 52 back into the equation.

• 
  `(52) + (52+1) + (52+2) = 159`
• 
  `52+53+54=159`
• 
  `105 + 54 = 159`
• 
  `159`

Therefore, the numbers are 52, 53, and 54.

Have a lovely rest of your day/night, and good luck with your assignments! ♡

~ ren ⚘

Answer 2

The three numbers are 52, 53, 54.

52+53=105 105+54=159