Question

Write equation for the following
statement
(a) The sum of three consecutive number is 60​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the number be x

its two consecutives are x+1 and x+2

hence the equàtion be

x+x+1+x+2=60

3x+3=60.

3(x+1)=60

x+1=20

x=19

Answer 2

Answer:

x+x+1+x+2=60

3x+ 3=60

3(x+1)=60

x+1=20

and this is the equation