Question

three consecutive numbers if there sum is 42?​

Answer 1

let the 3 consecutive numbers be x, x+1, x+2

A.T.Q,

x+x+1+x+2= 42

=> 3x + 3 = 42

=> 3x= 42-3 = 39

=> x= 39÷3

=>x = 13

so, the 3 consecutive numbers are

x= 13

x+1= 13+1=14

x+2= 13+2 = 15

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the no be x,x+1,x+2

According to question:

• x + x+1 + x+2 = 42
• 3x + 3 = 42
• 3x = 42-3
• 3x = 39
• x = 39/3
• x = 13

so, the numbers are 13 , 13+1 , 13+2

= 13 , 14 , 15