SOLUTION: I am trying to find the solution to this question: What 3 consecutive numbers equal 1042? I have tried formulating an equation...simple addtion and multiplication... the closes

Question 337839: I am trying to find the solution to this question:
What 3 consecutive numbers equal 1042?
I have tried formulating an equation...simple addtion and multiplication... the closes I get is: 1041 or 1044.
If someone will please explain/show me how to find the answer, I would much appreciate it. As I'm sure I'll have similar questions to answer in the future...THANKS
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
since there are no operations indicated , this is just trial and error

you have already found that straight addition or multiplication don't work , so mix it up

not sure how many solutions there are , but this works ___ 1041 - 1042 + 1043 = 1042
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