SOLUTION: what is the lowest number in a group of three consecutive numbers to equal 600

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Question 95431: what is the lowest number in a group of three consecutive numbers to equal 600
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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let n=the lowest number
n+(n+1)+(n+2)=600
3n+3=600
subtract 3 from both sides. 3n=597
divide 3 into both sides. n=199
EdJones