Choose the equation that could be used to find three consecutive integers whose sum is 36

A) n + (n + 2) + (n + 4) = 36

B) n + (n + 1) + (n + 3) = 36

C) n + (n + 1) + (n + 2) = 36

D) n + (n - 1) + (n - 3) = 36

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Sammy

11 July, 21:49

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Sebastian Holmes · Answer 1

Only C.) is logical, because in reality that is

(n+0) + (n+1) + (n+2) = 36

And 0, 1, 2 are consecutive numbers.

Choose the equation that could be used to find three consecutive integers whose sum is 36A) n + (n + 2) + (n + 4) = 36B) n + (n + 1) + (n + 3) = 36C) n + (n + 1) + (n + 2) = 36D) n + (n - 1) + (n - 3) = 36