Question

Three consecutive integers have a sum of
54. Find the integers.

Answer 1

Have you learned the formula for this yet? If not...


`n+(n+1)+(n+2)=54`
So...
`3n+3=54`
Now subtract three from both sides...
`3n=54-3`
Now you have
`3n=51`
Divide both sides by 3 and you'll have your first number (n)
Add 1 to n, then 2 to n, and you'll have your answer!