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Advanced MathEasy–MediumSum of three consecutive integers

Advanced Math practice question

The smallest of three consecutive integers is n. Which expression gives the sum of the three integers?

  1. A. 3n + 3Correct
  2. B. 3n
  3. C. n + 3
  4. D. 3n + 6

Answer: A. 3n + 3

n + (n + 1) + (n + 2) = 3n + 3.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. 3n
Ignores the +1 and +2.
C. n + 3
Adds 3 to one integer instead of summing three.
D. 3n + 6
That is the sum starting from n + 1.

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