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document.write( "Let \"x\" will be an unknown middle number.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Then the three numbers are (x-1), x and (x+1).\r\n" );
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document.write( "(x-1) + x + (x+1) = 81,    or, which is the same,\r\n" );
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document.write( "3x = 81.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Hence, x =  = 27.\r\n" );
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document.write( "So, your numbers are 26, 27 and 28.\r\n" );
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document.write( "     If you are given the sum of three consecutive integer numbers, the middle number is ONE THIRD of the sum.\r\n" );
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document.write( "     It is ALWAYS TRUE and may help you to solve similar problems MENTALLY.\r\n" );
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