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Class 7 - Mathematics - Unit 4: Simple Equations - Problems and Solutions
Question 85

Question. 85

The sum of three consecutive integers is 5 more than the smallest of the integers. Find the integers.

Answer:

1, 2, 3

Detailed Answer with Explanation:

Let smallest = x. Then x, x + 1, x + 2.
Sum = 3x + 3, given = x + 5.
3x + 3 = x + 5 ⇒ 2x = 2 ⇒ x = 1.
Integers: 1, 2, 3.

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NCERT Exemplar Solutions Class 7 – Mathematics – Unit 4: Simple Equations – Problems and Solutions | Detailed Answers