The sum of three consecutive numbers is 51. Find the numbers. A)15, 16, 17; B)16, 17, 18; C)17, 18, 19; D)18, 19, 20

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2023-03-23

The sum of three consecutive numbers is 51. Find the numbers. A)15, 16, 17;
B)16, 17, 18;
C)17, 18, 19;
D)18, 19, 20

Answer & Explanation

Maverick Carney

Maverick Carney

Beginner2023-03-24Added 7 answers

The right answer is A. 16, 17, 18

Let the numbers be x, x+1 and x+2.
Then the sum is : x + x+1+ x+2 = 3x + 3
3x + 3 = 51 (given)
3x = 51 – 3 = 48
x = 48 ÷ 3
x = 16
Final answer: The numbers are 16, 17, 18.

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