SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive number is 9. Find the numbers

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Question 1176216: The sum of three consecutive number is 9. Find the numbers
Answer by ikleyn(52784)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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(n-1) + n + (n+1) = 9


       3n         = 9

        n         = 9/3 = 3


The numbers are  2,3,4.       ANSWER

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            Notice and MEMORIZE:


the sum of any three consecutive integer numbers is  ALWAYS  the tripled mid number.




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