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The sum of three consecutive numbers is 291. Find these three numbers.

Let x be the number , so x+1 and x+2 will be the next numbers.

Given: The sum is 291 , so

• 1st + 2nd + 3rd = 291

Solving ,

Getting the next numbers

• 2nd = x+1 = 96+1 = 97
• 3rd = x+2 = 96+2 = 98

Checking:

• 1st + 2nd + 3rd = 291
• 96 + 97 + 98 = 291
• 291 = 921

• The three numbers are 96 , 97 , and 98

The three numbers are 96 , 97 , and 98.. Hope it helps