Question

THE SUM OF THREE CONSECUTIVE MULTIPLES OF 7 IS 357. FIND THE SMALLEST MULTIPLE. a)112 b)119 c)126 d)116 {please give step-by-step explanation}

Answer 1

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$given \: \:$

$sum \: of \: the \: multiples \: of \: 7 = 357$

$let \: the \: number \: be \: x \: \: x + 7 \: \: x + 14$

$x + x + 7 + x + 14$

$3x + 21 = 357$

$3x = 357 - 21$

$3x = 336$

$x = 336 \div 3$

$x = 112$

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Answer 2

Answer:

$the \: sum \: of \: three \: consecutive \: multiples = 357$

$that \: is$

$x + x + 7 + x + 14 = 357$

$3x + 21 = 357$

$3x = 357 - 21$

$3x = 336$

$x = 112$

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