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  • 17-10-2017
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Find 3 consecutive integers such that the sum of the 2 largest integers is equal to 14 more than the smallest

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harpazo
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  • 17-10-2017
Here is the set up:

x + 1 + x + 2 = x + 14

2x + 3 = x + 14

Solve for x.

2x - x = 14 - 3

x = 11

The three consecutive integers are

x = 11

x + 1 = 12

x + 2 = 13
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