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Chapter 3: Q. 45 (page 316)

The sum of three consecutive integers is 78. Find the integers.

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The integers are 25,26,27.

Step by step solution

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Step 1. Given information 

We have been given that the sum of three consecutive integers is 78.

We have to find the integers.

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Step 2. Form the equations

Let the one integer be x,

From the statement: The sum of three consecutive integers is 78 .

We get :

x+(x+1)+(x+2)=78

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Step 3. Solve for the equations

Solve the equation for x,

x+(x+1)+(x+2)=783x+3=783x=75x=753x=25

The second integer will be,

x+1=25+1=26

Similarly, the third integer will be :26+1=27

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