Answer:
x - 6 = 24
Step-by-step explanation:
1/3 x - 2 = 8
Multiply all the terms by 3
3*1/3x - 2*3 = 8*3
2400
x+y+z=147
x+(x+1)+(x+2)=147
3x+3=147
3x=144
x=48
The three consecutive positive numbers are 48, 49, and 50.
48 • 50 = 2400