Three consecutive numbers add up to 306. What are the numbers?

Question

Need ASAP. Lesson 17

Answer 1

Three consecutive numbers are x, x + 1, and x + 2.

 

The equation is x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 306.

 

Combine like terms.

 

3x + 3 = 306

 

Subtract 3 from both sides.

 

3x + 3 - 3 = 306 - 3

 

3x = 303

 

Divide 3 by both sides

 

3x/3 = 303/3

 

x = 101

 

Your 3 consecutive terms are 101, 102, and 103.

 

x = 101

 

x + 1 = 102

 

x + 2 = 103

 

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