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

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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) About Me  (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) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

x%2Bx%2B1%2Bx%2B2=66
3x%2B3=66
3x=66-3
3x=63
x=63%2F3
x=highlight%2821%29...first number
x%2B1=highlight%2822%29...second number
x%2B2=highlight%2823%29....third number