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The sum of three consecutive numbers is 39. Find the numbers.

Solution

The sum of three consecutive numbers is 39. Find the numbers.

Solution

The numbers : 12, 13, 14

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 = 39

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 39 : x = 12

x + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13

x + 2 = 12 + 2 = 14

The numbers : 12, 13, 14

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