SOLUTION: help need know how to set up but don't now how to solve question: " the sum of three consecutive numbers is 66. determine the number." this is what i have x+x+1+x+2=66

Question 950224: help need know how to set up but don't now how to solve
question: " the sum of three consecutive numbers is 66. determine the number."
this is what i have x+x+1+x+2=66

Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathLover1:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The equation setup is good. Nothing is stopping you so keep going.

Combine like-terms;
Additive Inverse of the constant term on the left, apply to both sides;
Multiplicative Inverse for coefficient on x.
Answer by MathLover1(20849) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

...first number
...second number
....third number
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