Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Givens
Let the smallest integer = x - 1 (You'll see why in a moment).
Let the middle integer = x
Let the largest ingeger = x + 1
Equation
x - 1 + x + x + 1 = 255
Solution
Combine like terms on the left.
3x - 1 + 1 = 255
3x = 255 Divide by 3
3x/3 = 255/3
x = 85
So the smallest number is 84
The middle number is 85
The largest number is 86
Total 255
Do you see why I made the smallest number x - 1?
It is because the -1 and the plus 1 cancel out.
Please realize the question says consecutive integers. It does not say consecutive odd or consecutive even integers.
