Q. There are 3 consecutive integers that sum to 42. 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 that represents the sum of the three consecutive integers equal to 42.Equation: x+(x+1)+(x+2)=42
Simplify Equation: Simplify the equation by combining like terms.x+(x+1)+(x+2)=42(x+x+x)+(1+2)=423x+3=42
Isolate Variable Term: Isolate the variable term by subtracting 3 from both sides of the equation.3x+3−3=42−33x=39
Solve for x: Solve for x by dividing both sides of the equation by 3.33x=339x=13
Find Consecutive Integers: Find the three consecutive integers using the value of x.First integer: x=13Second integer: x+1=13+1=14Third integer: x+2=13+2=15