Question

find 3 consecutive whole numbers such that three times the middle number is greater than the sum of the other two by 11

Answer 1

hi there,
let the nos be x,x+1,x+2
then 3(x+1)=x+x+2+11
3x+3=2x+13
x=13-3=10
therefore the numbers are 10,11,12 
i hope this helps u...

Answer 2

let the no.s be n,n+1,n+2
given .........3(n+1)=n+n+2+11
                   3n+3=2n+13
                   n=10
 there fore the no.s are 10,11,12