Question

Write expression to represent sum of 3 consecutive numbers

Answer 1

x + x + 2 + x + 4

Explanation:

They must be inorder

Answer 2

x + x + 1 + x + 2

Explanation:

Let x = the first number

Let x + 1 = the second number

Let x + 2 = the third number

Consecutive means that the numbers are in order.