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  • 10-12-2018
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The sum of three consecutive multiples of 5 is 555. Find the multiples.

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  • 10-12-2018

Answer: 180, 185, & 190

Step-by-step explanation:

1st #: 5x

2nd #: 5(x + 1)

3rd #: 5(x + 2)

1st # + 2nd # + 3rd # = sum

5x + 5(x + 1) + 5(x + 2) = 555

15x + 15 = 555

15x = 540

x = 36


1st #: 5x  = 5(36)  = 180

2nd #: 5(x + 1)  = 5(36 + 1) = 185

3rd #: 5(x + 2)   = 5(36 + 2)  = 190

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