The sum of three consecutive numbers is 75. Name the numbers.  Choose the correct choice from the following choices:
A) 24, 25, and 26.
B) 34, 25, and 26.
C) 29, 28, and 26.
D) 44, 15, and 36.
E) 54, 5, and16.
The sum of three consecutive numbers is 75. Name the numbers.   Consecutive numbers are numbers in counting order. To solve problems of this type, let x equal   the first number. The second and third numbers can be expressed as x 1 and x 2.   Write an equation. x x 1 x 2 75   Solve. 3x 3 75   3x 72   x 24   Answer: The numbers are 24, 25, and 26.   Check: The numbers are consecutive, and their sum is 75.   correct answer 24, 25, and 26.
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The sum of three consecutive numbers is 75. Name the numbers.