The sum of three consecutive integers is twice the smallest of the integers .Find the integers

Vivekanand Vellanki (last edited 1 year ago) (Expert, Founder @Qalaxia)

-3, -2 and -1.

Here is how you solve such questions:

1) Let the smallest integer be x. The next integer is x + 1; and the one following that is x + 2

2) Find the sum of the 3 consecutive integers, in this case 3x + 3

3) This equals 2x

Solve for 3x + 3 = 2x