The sum of three consecutive integers 72. find the integers.

Let

x = first consecutive integer

x + 1 = second consecutive integer

x + 2 = third consecutive integer

Based on the problem, we equate

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 72

Solving for x,

3x = 72 - 1 - 2

3x = 69

x = 69/3

x = 23

Thus, the three integers are 23, 24 and 25.