Question

sum of three consecutive integers is24. find the integers

Answer 1

Let the three consecutive integers be ( x - 1 ) , x , ( x + 1 )

Given that sum = 24

=> x + x + 1 + x - 1 = 24

=> 3x + 1 - 1 = 24

=> 3x + 0 = 24

=> 3x = 24

=> x = 24 / 3 = 8

Hence the three integers are ( 8 - 1 ), 8, ( 8 + 1 ).

Hence the numbers are 7, 8, 9