Question

the sum of three consecative numbers is 24.find the numbers​

Answer 1

Answer:

Steps are --

let the three consecutive numbers

let number 1 = x

let number 2= x+1

let number 3 = x+2

then ,

x+x+1+x+2= 24

3x+3= 24

3x= 24-3

3x=21

x= 21/3

x=7..

so 1st number is 7

2nd number is 7+1= 8

3rd number is 7+2=9

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let ,

First consecutive number=X

Second consecutive number=X+1

Third consecutive number=X+2

Sum of three consecutive number=24

A/Q

X+X+1+X+2=24

3X+3=24

3X=24-3

3X=21

X=7

So,First consecutive number=X=7

Second consecutive number=X+1=7+1=8

Third consecutive number=X+2=7+2=9