SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive numbers is equal to 21 more than the smallest number.Find all three numbers and show your work.
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Question 441286: The sum of three consecutive numbers is equal to 21 more than the smallest number.Find all three numbers and show your work.
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+x+1+x+2=x+21
3x+3=x+21
2x=18
x=9
The numbers are 9,10, and 11.
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