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the sum of three consecutive numbers is 36. what are 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 36. w ha t a re t h e n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : 11, 12, 13

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 = 36

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 36 : x = 11

x + 1 = 11 + 1 = 12

x + 2 = 11 + 2 = 13

The numbers : 11, 12, 13

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