SOLUTION: 1.the sum of three consecutive numbers is 24. solve for the largest number. 2. the sum of three consecutive numbers is 42. solve for the smallest number.

Question 665751: 1.the sum of three consecutive numbers is 24. solve for the largest number.
2. the sum of three consecutive numbers is 42. solve for the smallest number.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1.the sum of three consecutive numbers is 24. solve for the largest number.
24/3 = 8, the middle number.
Or,
(n-1) + n + (n+1) = 24 --> same answer.
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2. the sum of three consecutive numbers is 42. solve for the smallest number.
Do it like #1.

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