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) About Me  (Show Source):
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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