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x + (x + 2) = 99
3x +
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x + (x + 2) = 99
3x +
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Question 27924: Can someone please help me. My question is "The sum of three consecutive page numbers is 99. Find the numbers". I began to solve the problem as follows:
x + (x + 2) = 99
3x + 2 = 99
3x + 2 - 2 = 99 - 2
3x = 97
3x/3 = 97/3
x = 32.33
I have messed up some where. I thank you in advance.
Pam Answer by bmauger(101) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Pam--
Your algebra is fine, but your setup is slightly off.
So now you have 3 consecutive pages that you're adding up, x, x+1, and x+2.
(Example 30, 30+1=31, and 30+2=32. When you add them up you get 99. Write:
Your 3 page numbers are 32, 33, and 34, which add up to 99.
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