Math, asked by vivek2286, 10 months ago

8. The sum of three consecutive multiples of 7 is 357. Find the smallest
(a) 112 (6) 125
(c) 119 (d) 116​

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Answered by Srusti18
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7x + 7(x + 1) + 7(x + 2)  \\ = 357 \\  =  > 7x + 7x + 7 + 7x + 14 \\  = 357 \\  =  > 21x + 21 = 357 \\  =  > 21(x + 1) = 357 \\  =  > x + 1 = 17 \\  =  > x = 17 - 1 \\  =  > x = 16 \\ multiple = 16 \times 7 = 112
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Srusti18: so option a
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