SOLUTION: find three consecutive whole numbers such that if the largest number is subtracted from the sum of the other two numbers the result is 48

SOLUTION: find three consecutive whole numbers such that if the largest number is subtracted from the sum of the other two numbers the result is 48

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Question 522144: find three consecutive whole numbers such that if the largest number is subtracted from the sum of the other two numbers the result is 48
Answer by umnikmo(75) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
we are looking for numbers;
x
x+1
x+2
given:
(x)+(x+1)-(x+2)=48
x-1=48
x=49
numbers are:
49, 50, 51
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