SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive whole numbers is 378. Find the numbers.

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Question 546362: The sum of three consecutive whole numbers is 378. Find the numbers.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The the consecutive numbers be +n+, +n+%2B+1+, and +n+%2B+2+
given:
+n+%2B+n+%2B+1+%2B+n+%2B+2+=+378+
+3n+%2B+3+=+378+
+3n+=+375+
+n+=+125+
+n+%2B+1+=+126+
+n+%2B+2+=+127+
The numbers are 125, 126, and 127