Question

The sum of three consecutive numbers is twelve less than six times the lowest number. What are the three numbers?
A.

3, 4, 5
B.

10, 11, 12
C.

2, 3, 4
D.

5, 6, 7

Answer 1

5,6,7

Answer 2

5+6+7=18
5*6=30
30-12=18

Answer 3

3 consecutive numbers (x) , (x + 1), (x + 2)

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 6x - 12
combine like terms
3x + 3 = 6x - 12
3x - 6x = -12 - 3
-3x = - 15
x = - 15/-3
x = 5

x + 1 = 6
x + 2 = 7

@jesusalejandro94 ...is correct....your numbers are 5,6,7