Q. The sum of 3 consecutive integers is 36. What are the integers?_____, _____, _____
Define Integers: Let x be the first integer. The three consecutive integers can be represented as x, x+1, and x+2.
Set Up Equation: Set up the equation to represent the sum of the three consecutive integers equal to 36.Equation: x+(x+1)+(x+2)=36
Simplify Equation: Simplify the equation by combining like terms.x+(x+1)+(x+2)=36(x+x+x)+(1+2)=363x+3=36
Isolate Variable Term: Isolate the variable term by subtracting 3 from both sides of the equation.3x+3−3=36−33x=33
Solve for x: Divide both sides of the equation by 3 to solve for x.33x=333x=11
Find Consecutive Integers: Determine the three consecutive integers using the value of x.First integer: x=11Second integer: x+1=11+1=12Third integer: x+2=11+2=13