The sum of three consecutive natural numbers is 981. Find the numbers.

Question

The sum of three consecutive natural numbers is 981. Find the numbers.

1. Create the equation.

2. Solve for your variable while showing the steps you followed.

Answer 1

981/3 = 327

326 + 327 + 328 = 981

or a more detailed method

the numbers are x-1, x and x+1

x-1 + x + x-1 = 981

3x = 981

x = 981/3 = 327

x-1 = 326

x+1 = 328