Question

Three consecutive integers add up to 51. Which integers are they?

Answer 1

Define three consecutive integers.

Answer 2

Integers that follow each other. I.E. 1,2,3

Answer 3

3 consecutive integers..
x, x + 1, x + 2
they total 51...
x + (x + 1) +( x + 2) = 51
now, combine like terms and solve for x

Answer 4

and once you find x, then sub that back into x + 1 = and x + 2 = and that will give you all 3 numbers

Answer 5

3x+3=51

Answer 6

now solve for x

Answer 7

3x=51-3
3x=48

Answer 8

x=16

Answer 9

So, 16, 17, 18.

Answer 10

check...add them and see if they equal 51

Answer 11

16+17+18 = 51

Answer 12

Thanks!

Answer 13

sure thing :)