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Sum of three consecutive numbers is 39. Find the numbers.

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Solution

Let the smallest number be 'x'
Since, we are considering three consecutive numbers, the other two numbers will be x+1 and x+2.
x+(x+1)+(x+2)=39 3x+3=39 3x+33=393 3x=36 3x÷3=36÷3 x=12

Thus, the three consecutive numbers are 12, 12+1, and 12+2.
So, 12, 13 and 14 are the required numbers.

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