SOLUTION: 3 consecutive numbers that add up to 876

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Question 1050411: 3 consecutive numbers that add up to 876
Found 3 solutions by stanbon, ikleyn, MathTherapy:
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source):
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3 consecutive numbers that add up to 876
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1st:: x-1
2nd:: x
3rd:: x+1
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Equation:
Sum = 876
3x = 876
x = 292
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1st:: x-1 = 291
2nd: x = 292
3rd:: x+1 = 293
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Cheers
Stan H
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Answer by ikleyn(52877)   (Show Source):
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If you are given the sum of three consecutive numbers and you are asked to find the numbers, memorize it:

The middle of the three consecutive numbers is always one third of their given sum.

See the solution given by the previous tutor.

Answer by MathTherapy(10556)   (Show Source):
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3 consecutive numbers that add up to 876

Middle integer: = 292. You should be able to find the other 2.