Question

Write the following as an equation, using x for the unknown number. Then solve.

The sum of three consecutive integers is 483. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

Let the three integers be (x-1), x and (x+1)

Answer 2

answer is 161

Answer 3

their sum will be x-1 + x + x+1 = 483

Answer 4

this will give you 3x = 483 and x = 161

Answer 5

so the three integers will be 160, 161 and 162

Answer 6

any doubts?

Answer 7

how did you get 161? @akitav

Answer 8

we got 3x= 483. divide both sides by 3 you'll get \[\frac{3x}{3}=\frac{483}{3}\]

Answer 9

the LHS becomes x and the RHS becomes 161 (483 divided by 3) so we get x = 161

Answer 10

thank you! @akitav

Answer 11

Its been a pleasure :)