825 meters away
i think bit too sure
First represent your 3 consecutive integers as follows.
X ⇒ <em>first integer</em>
X + 1 ⇒ <em>second integer</em>
X + 2 ⇒ <em>third integer</em>
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Since their sum is 84, our equation reads x + (x + 1) + (x + 2) = 84.
Simplifying on the left side we get 3x + 3 = 84.
Now subtract 3 from both sides to get 3x = 81.
Dividing both sides by 3, we find that <em>x = 27</em>.
Finally, make sure you list all your answers.
If <em>x </em>is 27 then <em>x </em>+ 1 is 28 and <em>x </em>+ 2 is 29.
{(2, 3), (1, 5), (2, 7)} - NOT because 2->3 and 2->7
{(11, 9), (11, 5), (9, 3)} - NOT because 11->9 and 11->5
{(3, 8), (0, 8), (3, -2)}
- NOT because 3->8 and 3->-2
{(-1, 5), (-2, 6), (-3, 7)} - YES
5+x=32
x= the number of apples Sarah had before
5+x=32
subtract 5 from both sides
x=27