Answer :
Answer:
312, 313, 314
Step-by-step explanation:
We have to find the sum of three numbers, which means we will be adding.
Also, since the addends are consecutive, that means they will be near a certain number.
We can model this problem with the following equation:
x + (x + 1) + (x + 2) = 939
x will be the smallest number, and that + 1 and + 2 will make sure that each number is consecutive.
Now, all we have to do is solve for x.
x + (x + 1) + (x + 2) = 939 (Starting equation)
3x + 3 = 939 (Combine like terms)
3x = 936 (Subtract three on both sides)
x = 312 (Divide 3 on both sides)
Finally, to find out our three addends, we have to plug in 312 into our original equation.
312 + (312 + 1) + (312 + 2) = 939
312 + 313 + 314 = 939 (True statement)
That means those three consecutive numbers would be 312, 313 and 314.
