The sum of three consecutive natural numbers is 75. Find the numbers

Question

Need help with algebra problem 

Answer 1

Natural numbers are simply positive whole numbers.

 

Let the 1st number = x

Let the 2nd number = x + 1

Let the 3rd number = x + 2

 

Using these variables, we can create an equation that shows the sum of the numbers equaling 75.

 

x + (x + 1) + (x + 2) = 75

 

 

Solve for x from this equation.  This will give you the first number.  Add 1 to this value to get the second number and so on.