The sum of three consecutive integer is 88. identify the variable and write an equation the describes the situation.

Lets say that you take n as the integer. Now you'll add it with 3 numbers. n + (n+1) + (n+2) = 88. Now add 'em up, the sum is 3n+3=88. Take the 3 to the other side and subtract it from 88 which is 85. Now it'll be n = 85/3