There are 3 integers, a, b, and c in that order. Are these integers consecutive?
1) a=c-2
2) b>a
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There are 3 integers, a, b, and c in that order. Are these i
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The words "in that order" are a little confusing.Max@Math Revolution wrote:There are 3 integers, a, b, and c in that order. Are these integers consecutive?
1) a=c-2
2) b>a
*An answer will be posted in 2 days.
Are you suggesting that a < b < c ?
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We can modify the original condition and the question. In order for integers to be consecutive, they need to be a, b(=a+1), c(=a+2). Hence, the difference between c and a needs to be 2. Thus, the answer is yes for the condition 1). The correct answer is A.
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