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the sum of 3 consecutive numbers is 51 , find the numbers

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Answered by alex971
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Answer:

17

Step-by-step explanation:

Divided it by three because it's the sum of 3 consecutive numbers

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Answered by Anonymous
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The sum of 3 consecutive numbers is 51, find the numbers

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Assume the 3 numbers be X,X+1,X+2

So,

x+(x+1)+(x+2)=51

3x+3=51

3x=51-3

3x=48

x =  \frac{48}{3}  = 16 \\  \\ x = 16 \\ (x + 1) = 16 + 1 = 17 \\ (x + 2) = 16 + 2 = 18

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