Math, asked by priyanshuupreti324, 8 months ago

three consecutive integers add up to 51 what are these integer​

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Answered by Blossomfairy
24

Given :

  • Three consecutive number add upto 51.

To find :

  • The integer

According to the question,

Let the consecutive number be x, x + 1,and x + 2

→ x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 51

→ 3x + 3 = 51

→ 3x = 51 - 3

→ 3x = 48

→ x = 48 ÷ 3

.°. x = 16

Value of x :

x

16

____________...

Value of x + 1 :

x + 1

→ 16 + 1

17

____________...

Value of x + 2 :

→ x + 2

→ 16 + 2

18

________...

Verification :

→ x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 51

→ 3x + 3 = 51

Putting the value of x

→ 3(16) + 3 = 51

→ 48 + 3 = 51

→ 51 = 51

.°. L.H.S = R.H.S

Hence,verified..

Answered by EnchantedGirl
32

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