Question

The sum of three consecutive
integers is 42. Find the integers.

Answer 1

• 13, 14 and 15

Explanation:

Let the integers be:

• x, x + 1 and x + 2

Their sum is 42:

• x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 42
• 3x + 3 = 42
• 3x = 39
• x = 13

The numbers are: 13, 14 and 15