Question

the sum of three consecutive natural number is 126. find the number.​

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 42

Step-by-step explanation:

Let  x, x-1 and x+1 be thee 3 consecutive natural numbers

given, x-1 + x + x+1 = 126

          ⇒3x = 126

          ⇒x = 126/3

             x = 42

Answer 2

Answer:

let the numbers x, 2x, 3x

Step-by-step explanation:

x+2x+3x=126

6x=126

x=126/6

=21

Then ,

x=21

2x=2×21=42,

3x=3×21=63