Question

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the sum of three consecutive numbers is 54. Taking the middle number as x, find:
and three conse
the expressions for the smallest number and the largest number.
the three numbers.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Three required number are 17, 18 , 19

Step-by-step explanation:

Sum of three consecutive numbers = 54

Middle number = x

(i) The first number = x - 1

And third number = x + 1

(ii) x + x - 1 + x + 1 = 54

3x = 54

x =18

First number = 18 - 1 = 17

And third number = 18 + 1 = 19

Three required number are 17, 18 , 19

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers be x, x+1,x+2

= x+x+1+x+2=54

= 3x+3=54

=3x= 51

=x= 51/3

x= 17