Question

Linear Equations
Exercise 2.2

Question 6: Three consecutive integers add up to 51. What are these integers?

Answer 1

Let the three consecutive integers to be x , x + 1 and x + 2

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 51

3x + 3 = 51

3x = 48

x = 48/3

x = 16

So, rest of the numbers are 16,17 and 18

Hope it helps !

Answer 2

Hello !

Let the three consecutive integers be x , x + 1 and x + 2

Given :-

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 51

3x + 3 = 51

3x =51 - 3

3x = 48

x = 48/3

x = 16

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The no:s are 16 , 17 , 18