the sum of three consecutive integers is 144. Find the integers.

Question

I need help on this math test and I am so lost. Please hurry and help.

Answer 1

I will help you only if you promise to study this method, because it will serve you well in many word problems.

 

Let n be the first of three consecutive integers; then the next two are n+1 & n+2.

 

Add them up & it should be the sum 144:  n + n+1 + n+2 = 144.

 

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