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  • 28-10-2022
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Three consecutive integers add up to 240. Which integers are they?

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LiangE739190 LiangE739190
  • 28-10-2022

Let the integers be x, x+1 and x+2. Then, we can write

[tex]\begin{gathered} x+x+1+x+2=240 \\ 3x+3=240 \\ 3x=237 \\ x=79 \\ So, \\ x+1=79+1=80 \\ x+2=79+2=81 \end{gathered}[/tex]

Therefore, the consequtive integers are 79, 80 and 81.

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