Question

The sum of three consecutive multiples of 8 is 456. Find these multiples.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x, x+8 and x+16 be the three consecutive multiples of 8.

According to the given condition

x + x+8 + x+16 = 456

3x + 24 = 456

3x = 456-24

3x = 432

x = 432/3

x = 144

x+8 = 144+8 = 152

x+16 = 144+16 = 160

Therefore, the three consecutive multiples of 8 are 144, 152 and 160.

Answer 2

Answer :-

Let the sum of three consecutive multiples of 8 be x, x + 8, x + 16.

x + x + 8 + x + 16 = 456

3x + 24 = 456

3x = 456 - 24

3x = 432

x = 432/3

x = 144

x + 8 = 144 + 8 = 152

x + 16 = 144 + 16 = 160

Therefore, the sum of three consecutive multiples of 8 are 144,152,160.