Question

Three consecutive integers have a sum of 51. Find the integers.

Answer 1

Answer:

16, 17, 18

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's call the first of the consecutive numbers n. So the three numbers can be expressed as n, n+1, n+2

The sum of these is 51 so:

n+n+1+n+2=51

3n+3=51

3n=48

n=16

From here we can see the other two numbers are 17 and 18.

Answer 2

Answer: x+(x+1)+(x+2)=51.