Sum of three consecutive integers is 51. The middle one is
Let the consecutive integers be x, x + 1 and x + 2
x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 51
⇒ 3x = 51 - 3
Middle one = x + 1 = 16 + 1 = 17
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Sum of three consecutive integers is 51. The middle one is
Let the consecutive integers be x, x + 1 and x + 2
x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 51
⇒ 3x = 51 - 3
Middle one = x + 1 = 16 + 1 = 17