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The sum of three consecutive numbers is eighty-four. Create the equation you would use to solve this problem using x as the vari

able for the first of the three consecutive numbers. (Do not use spaces)

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frosja888 [35]3 years ago

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Answer:

27,28,29

Step-by-step explanation:

x+x+1+x+2 =84

3x +3 =84

3x=84-3

3x=81

x=81 :3

x=27 (the first number

27 +1=28 (the second number

27 +2 =29 (the third number

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