Solve the problem.
-The sum of three consecutive integers is 516. Find the integers.
A)170, 171, 172
B)172, 173, 174
C)170, 172, 174
D)171, 172, 173

Name: Solve the problem. -The sum of three consecutive integers is 516. Find the integers. A)170, 171, 172 B)172, 173, 174 C)170, 172, 174 D)171, 172, 173
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The sum of three consecutive integers can be represented as x + (x+1) + (x+2) = 516. Simplifying gives 3x + 3 = 516, so 3x = 513, and x = 171. Therefore, the integers are 171, 172, and 173.

Solve the Problem. -The Sum of Three Consecutive Integers Is 516. Find the 516