arianna666 arianna666
  • 24-09-2018
  • Mathematics
contestada

The sum of three consecutive numbers is 243. What is the third number?

Respuesta :

barryswindler
barryswindler barryswindler
  • 25-09-2018
three consecutive numbers can be written as x, x+1, and x+2, but they also can be written x, x-1, and x-2 where x is the biggest number.

sum means adding... so

[tex]x + x - 1 + x - 2 = 243[/tex]
combine like terms and solve for x!
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

As you read this lesson, take notes to answer the questions about industrialization in different parts of the world. Industrial development in the United States
What do we call the temperature at which a liquid changes to a solid
Home Furnishings reports inventory using the lower of cost and net realizable value (NRV). Below is information related to its year-end inventory. Inventory Qua
What were Christopher Columbus’ main ambitions for becoming a sailor?
Nita simplified the equation in problem 8 to 1.3 = 1.2X.How did she get that? Is this a valid way to solve theequation?​
Calculate the values of ΔU, ΔH, and ΔS for the following process: 1 mole of liquid water at 25 C and 1 atm ➡️ 1 mole of steam at 100 C and 1 atm The molar heat
Which is an example of a conservative view of a goverment
Odyssey Quik 2 Help Tools How fast is a 5-kilogram object moving if its kinetic energy is 101.25 joules?
what bill will have to be paid one of these days
What word in this sentence is figurative language, if you love to read books are a dime a dozen