let the middle number be n
let the smallest be n-1
let the largerst be n+1
then
(n-1)+(n)+(n+1) = 417
3n = 417
n = 139
the numbers are 138, 139 and 140
or
let the smallest be x
the middle one be x+1
and the largest x+2
then x + x+1 + x+2 = 417
3x + 3 = 417
3x = 414
x = 138
notice now we found the first number, since we defined it that way, the other two are 139 and 140
Does the first method look easier?
Consecutive integers are integers that follow each other in order (for example 5, 6, and 7). The sum of three consecutive integers is 417.Let n be the first one. Write an equation that will determine the three integers.
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yes thankyou