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