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The sum of three consecutive number is 54
Find the first two
number.​

User Spas
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  • Answer:

a = 17

b = 18

c = 19

  • Explanation:

Hi there !

a + b + c = 54

b = a + 1

c = a + 2

replace b ; c

a + (a + 1) + (a + 2) = 54

3a = 54 - 3

3a = 51

a = 51 : 3

a = 17

b = 18

c = 19

Good luck !

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