Question

The sum of three consecutive natural numbers is 45. Find the number​

Answer 1

Question:

The sum of three consecutive natural numbers is 45. Find the number​s.

What to find:

The numbers

Given information in the question:

• The sum of three consecutive natural numbers is 45

Solution:

Let,The first number be $x$ and second number is $(x+1)$ and the third number is $(x+2)$

$\to x+(x+1)+(x+2)=45$

$\to or, 3x + 3=45$

$\to or,3x=45-3$

$\to or,3x=42$

$\to or,x=14$

Check:

1st number=14

2nd number=(14+1)=15

3rs number=(14+2)+16

For verification:

Add the three numbers

$\to(14 +15 +16)$

$\to=45$

Thus,The sum of three numbers is 45

Hence,Verified

Answer:

The three numbers are=14,15 and 16