Solve.
-The sum of three consecutive integers is 588. Find the numbers.
A)196, 197, 198
B)194, 196, 198
C)194, 195, 196
D)195, 196, 197

Name: Solve. -The sum of three consecutive integers is 588. Find the numbers. A)196, 197, 198 B)194, 196, 198 C)194, 195, 196 D)195, 196, 197
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The sum of three consecutive integers can be represented as x + (x+1) + (x+2) = 588. Simplifying gives 3x + 3 = 588, so 3x = 585, and x = 195. Therefore, the integers are 195, 196, and 197.

Solve. -The Sum of Three Consecutive Integers Is 588. Find the the Numbers