Three numbers added together yield 45. Locate the numbers. A)12, 13, 14 B)12, 13, 20 C)14, 15, 16 D)15, 16, 17

Celia Ray

Celia Ray

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2022-11-30

Three numbers added together yield 45. Locate the numbers.
A)12, 13, 14
B)12, 13, 20
C)14, 15, 16
D)15, 16, 17

Answer & Explanation

Alma Garner

Alma Garner

Beginner2022-12-01Added 15 answers

The true answer is C 14, 15, 16
Let x, x+1, x+2 be the three consecutive numbers.
x+(x+1)+(x+2)=45
3x+3=45
Subtract 3 from both sides,
x+1=15
x=14
Hence, the given three consecutive numbers are 14, 15 and 16.

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