The Sum of Three Consecutive Integers Is 243

question 99

Multiple Choice

The sum of three consecutive integers is 243. Write an equation and solve it to find the smallest integer.

• A) x + (x + 2) + (x + 4) = 243, x = 79
• B) x + (x + 1) + (x + 2) = 243, x = 80
• C) (x - 2) + x + (x + 1) = 243, x = 80
• D) x + (x + 1) + (x + 2) = 243, x = 81
• E) (x - 2) + (x - 1) + x = 243, x = 81

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