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Solve for number eight please ! I really need help with this !!!

Solve for number eight please ! I really need help with this !!!-example-1

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3 consecutive numbers. First one. = x
Second one = x+1
Third one = x+2

X+x+1+x+2=90

3x+3=90
Subtract 3 from both sides
3x=87
X
Divide both sides by 3.

X=29. The smallest number is 29
User Onder OZCAN
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Answer:

x + (x+1) + (x+2) = 90

3x + 3 = 90

3x = 87

x = 29 (which is the smallest of the 3 numbers).


Explanation:


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