The sum of three consecutive numbers is 537. What is the 3rd number?

Mathematics

1 answer:

maks197457 [2]3 years ago

8 0

For this problem your equation will be x+(x+1)+(x+2)=537

Multiply and Simplify:

x+x+1+x+2=537

3x+3=537

Subtract 3 from both sides:

3x+3-3=537-3

3x=534

Divide both sides by 3:

3x/3=537/3

x=179

179 is the middle number so: 178+179+180=537

180 is the third number.

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