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Find three consecutive integers whose sum is 234
Write an equation and solve
Write an equation and solve
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GPT 3.5
Let's represent the three consecutive integers as x, x+1, and x+2.
The equation for their sum is:
x + (x+1) + (x+2) = 234
Combining like terms, we get:
3x + 3 = 234
Subtracting 3 from both sides:
3x = 231
Dividing both sides by 3:
x = 77
Therefore, the three consecutive integers are 77, 78, and 79.
The equation for their sum is:
x + (x+1) + (x+2) = 234
Combining like terms, we get:
3x + 3 = 234
Subtracting 3 from both sides:
3x = 231
Dividing both sides by 3:
x = 77
Therefore, the three consecutive integers are 77, 78, and 79.