Question

The sum of three consecutive numbers is greater than 40. The inequality that represents this is x+x+1+x+2>40. Which value of x hold true for the inequality?

Answer 1

x can be any integer greater than 12.

Explanation:

x + x + 1 + x + 2 > 40

3x + 3 > 40

3x > 37

x > 12 1/3

x can be any integer greater than 12.