SOLUTION: Write an equation to find the three consecutive numbers that equal 63

Question 186292: Write an equation to find the three consecutive numbers that equal 63
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write an equation to find the three consecutive numbers that equal 63
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If x is the smallest number, then
x + x+1 + x+2 = 63
3x+3 = 63 This is what was asked for. If you want to solve it:
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3x+3 = 63
3x = 60
x = 20
The numbers are 20, 21 and 22
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A quicker way to do this (you might have a timed test) is to divide 63 by to get the average. The average is the middle number.
63/3 = 21
--> 21, 21 & 22 (in a lot less time)

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