A + B = C how many possibilities exists such that A,B,C, in order, are consecutive positive integers
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WLOG assume b > a ,
Since a and bare positive, c > a , b
Now we can assume b = a + 1 , c = a + 2
a + a + 1 = a + 2 ⇒ a = 1
So only possible solution is ( 1 , 2 , 3 ) , ( 2 , 1 , 3 )
Shouldn't you mention unordered pairs there?
A,B,C are consecutive 2,1,3 is not consecutive
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I think "A,B,C, in order, are consecutive" would be better! :)
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Let A = n , then B = n+1 , and C =n+2 ( as given that A , B , C are consecutive positive integer in order )
So, ( n )+ ( n + 1 ) = n + 2 => n = 1 only solution so the three consecutive positive integers are 1 ,2 , 3 .