SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive natural numbers is 831. Find the numbers.

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Question 840463: The sum of three consecutive natural numbers is 831. Find the numbers.
Answer by hamsanash1981@gmail.com(151) About Me  (Show Source):
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three consecutive natural numbers are x,x+1,x+2.
X+X+1+x+2 = 831
3x + 3 = 831
3x = 828
x = 276
The numbers are 276,277,278