Question

The sum of three consecutive integers is 47 is less than the least of the integers. Find the integers.

Answer 1

can u check/ verify your question ?

Answer 2

The sum of three consecutive integers is 47 less than the least of the integers. Find the integers.

Answer 3

yes, now it makes sense.

Answer 4

let the least integer be x
then next two integers will be x+1 and x+2
did u understand this ?

Answer 5

yes.

Answer 6

would it be 3x+3=x-47?

Answer 7

so since the sum is 47 less than x,
sum = x+x+1+x+2 =x-47
yes, thats correct.

Answer 8

thanks. i got it

Answer 9

welcome :)