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8 October, 18:26

The sum of three consecutive whole numbers is 33. Create an algebraic equation and solve to determine the number.

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  1. 8 October, 18:52
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    Therefore,

    Let us make the equation:

    (n) + (n+1) + (n+2) = 33

    If we collect the like terms together we get:

    3n + 3 = 33

    Minus 3: 3n=30

    Divide by 3: n=10

    Therefore, the three consecutive numbers are 10, 11 (n+1), 12 (n+2)
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