Question

Can anyone help me with this problem with a full explanation?? thank you ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

let the 1st and 2nd consecutive number be

x , x + 1 , x + 2

their sum = 32

so, x + x + 2 = 32

→ 2x + 2 = 32

→ 2x = 32 - 2 = 30

→ x = 30/2 = 15

so,

1st and 3rd consecutive number is

x = 15

x + 2 = 15 + 2 = 17

as they are consecutive number so 2nd number is 16

and a/q sum of 1st and 3rd number is 32

15 + 17 = 32

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Answer 2

15, 16, 17

Explanation:

let the consecutive numbers be n , n + 1 , n+ 2 , then

n + n + 2 = 32 ( sum of first and third )

2n + 2 = 32 ( subtract 2 from both sides )

2n = 30 ( divide both sides by 2 )

n = 15

n + 1 = 15 + 1 = 16

n + 2 = 15 + 2 = 17

The 3 numbers are 15, 16, 17