Question

The ages of three friends are consecutive integers. If the sum of the three

friends' ages is 45, which equation below can be used to determine the age, x,
of the youngest friend?

Answer 1

Explanation:

consecutive integers means 1 right after the other....with x being the youngest, then x + 1 being the second friend, and x + 2 being the third friend.

so ur equation would be : x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 45......but since I cant see ur answer choices, it could also be : 3x + 3 = 45

Answer 2

Explanation:

Let the consecutive integers be (x - 1), x, (x + x)

x - 1 + x + x + 1 = 45

3x = 45 ---------> this is the equation

x = 45/3

x = 15

The ages are 14,15,16