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The sum of three consecutive natural numbers is 1146, find the numbers.

Solution

The sum of three consecutive natural numbers is 1146, find the numbers.

Solution

The numbers : 381, 382, 383

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number 1 : x + 1

Consecutive number 2 : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 1146

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 1146 : x = 381

x + 1 = 381 + 1 = 382

x + 2 = 381 + 2 = 383

The numbers : 381, 382, 383

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