Question

how do you find the sum of 3 consecutive numbers? step by step plz

the sum of 3 consecutive numbers is 183. find the numbers.

Answer 1

Do you know what the word "consecutive" means?

Answer 2

First = x

Second = x+1

third = x+2

therefore.

x+ ( x+1) + (x+2) = 183.

Solve.

Answer 3

nope

Answer 4

i think you are not looking to find the sum of three consecutive numbers, but three consecutive numbers whose sum is 183

Answer 5

ohhh okay , so all you need to do it find 3 numbers that equal 183?

Answer 6

x+x+1+x+2 = 183
3x + 3 = 183
3x = 183 - 3 = 180
x = 180/3 = 60

Answer 7

so no.s are 60 , 61 & 62