SOLUTION: The sum of 3 consecutive multiples of is 333. Find the multiples

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Question 995715: The sum of 3 consecutive multiples of is 333. Find the multiples
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of 3 consecutive multiples of is 333. Find the multiples
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1st: 3x
2nd: 3(x+1)
3rd: 3(x+2)
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3(x+x+1+x+2) = 333
3x+3 = 111
3x = 108
x = 36
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3x = 108
3(x+1) = 111
3(x+2) = 114
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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