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-The sum of three consecutive integers is 417. Find the integers.
A) 137, 138, 139
B) 138, 139, 140
C) 137, 139, 141
D) 139, 140, 141

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The sum of three consecutive integers can be represented as $n + (n+1) + (n+2) = 417$. Simplifying, $3n + 3 = 417$, then $3n = 414$, so $n = 138$. Therefore, the integers are 138, 139, and 140.

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