Question

Write an equation to solve each problem and then solve it. The sum of three consecutive integers is 54. Find the integers. if the smallest integer is x, what will the equation be?

Answer 1

It is 17,18 and 19

Explanation:

Consecutive numbers are

x, x+1, x+2

x+x+1+x+2=54

3x+3=54

-3 -3

3x=51

x=17

17

17+1=18

17+2=19

17, 18 and 19