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The sum of three consecutive numbers is 3939. Find the numbers.

Solution

T h e s u m o f t h ree co n sec u t i v e n u mb ers i s 3939. F in d t h e n u mb ers .

Solution

The numbers : 1312, 1313, 1314

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number 1 : x + 1

Consecutive number 2 : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 3939

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 3939 : x = 1312

x + 1 = 1312 + 1 = 1313

x + 2 = 1312 + 2 = 1314

The numbers : 1312, 1313, 1314

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