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Find three consecutive numbers such that the sum of twice the middle number and three times the largest number equals 63.

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Answer:

The numbers are 11, 12, and 13.

Explanation:

The numbers are x, x+1, and x+2.

2(x+1)+3(x+2)=63

2x+2+3x+6=63

5x=55

x=11

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