Question

The sum of three consecutive numbers is 144. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

Solution is attached below

Answer 2

Here is the answer

Let the first number be x
Let the second number be x + 1
Let the third number be x + 2

As per your question,

x + (x + 1) + (x + 2) = 144

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 144

3x + 3 = 144

3x = 144 - 3

3x = 141

x = 47

Thus,

x + 1 = 47 + 1 = 48

x + 2 = 47 + 2 = 49

Thus,
The three consecutive numbers are 47,48 and 49.