Question

2. The sum of three consecutive multiples of 8 is 888. Find these multiples.​

Answer 1

Answer:

$\sf \: let \: three \: consecutive \: multiples \: of \: 8 \: be \: x,x + 8,x + 16 \\ \\ \sf acq \\ \\ \implies \sf x + x + 8 + x + 16 = 888 \\ \\ \implies \sf 3x + 24 = 888 \\ \\ \implies \sf 3x = 864 \\ \\ \implies \sf x = \frac{864}{3} = 288 \\ \\ \sf \: answer : \: 288,296,304$