Question

The sum of three consecutive numbers is 46. Find the

Answer 1

X
x+1
x+2
x+x+1+x+2=46
3x+3=46
3x=43
x=43/3
x∉{N}
the task is given with a mistake!

Answer 2

Let the three consecutive number be x,x+1 and x+2.

It is given sum of three consecutive numbers is 46.

So,x+x+1+x+2=46

3x+3=46.

Subtracting 3 both sides

3x=46-3

3x=43.

x= $\frac{43}{3}.$

Since $\frac{43}{3}.$ is not an integer there is no true answer to this problem.