the sum of three consecutive integers is 261 , which equation could be used to find the integer .

Answer:
You got it wrong, its the first option
Step-by-step explanation:
Since its not asking for a consectuive EVEN or ODD integer its not
X + X+2 + X+4...
Instead its just the normal way
X + X+1 + X+2 + X+3....
SO thats the correct answer.