Three Consecutive Integers

Find three consecutive integers whose sum is whatever number you enter below.

We will not only tell you the answer, but also show you how we used algebra to get the answer.

We see this kind of question often on standardized tests. Check out a few examples below so you know how to do it yourself:

What three consecutive integers have a sum of 25?

What three consecutive integers have a sum of 48?

What three consecutive integers have a sum of 92?