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Question 218455: Please help me solve this equation: The sum of three consecutive whole numbers is eighteen. How do I write that?
Found 2 solutions by rfer, solver91311:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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divide 18 by 3=6
add the number below, the number, and the number above
5+6+7=18

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let represent the first number. Then the next consecutive whole number must be and the following consecutive whole number must be

The sum is 18:




John