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The sum of 3 consecutive integers is 45. What is the product of the 1st and 3rd number.

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Explanation:

Let the required integers be x,x+1,x+2.

Therefore,

x+x+1+x+2=45

3x+3=45

3x=42

x=14

Hence, the required integers are 14,15,16.

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