The sum of three consecutive integers is 78.

Question

Convert the following statements into linear equations:

The sum of three consecutive integers is 78.

Answer 1

Sum of 3 consecutive integers is 78

Let 1st integer be ‘x’

∴ x + (x + 1) + (x + 2) = 78

∴ x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 78

3x + 3 = 78