SOLUTION: What is the answer: find three consecutive numbers that three times the middle number is 12 more than the sum of the other two numbers. [hint. Let the three numbers be x, x+1, etc]

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Question 791234: What is the answer: find three consecutive numbers that three times the middle number is 12 more than the sum of the other two numbers. [hint. Let the three numbers be x, x+1, etc]

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What is the answer: find three consecutive numbers that three times the middle number is 12 more than the sum of the other two numbers.
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Note: Letting the numbers be x, x+1, and x+2 is a waste of time.
Pick a sequence that is more convenient for the probem.

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1st: x-1
2nd: x
3rd: x+1
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Equation:
3x = 2x+12
x = 12
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1st: 11
2nd: 12
3rd: 13
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