Question

Three panels take three consecutive numbers of bolts to attach to the wall. Jerry uses 84 bolts in total. How many bolts does each panel use? Enter the numbers from least to greatest​

Answer 1

Answer: 27, 28 and 29

Explanation:

Since the panels take three consecutive numbers of bolts to attach to the wall, let the numbers be y, y+1 and y+2.

y+y+1+y+2 = 84

3y+3=84

3y = 84 - 3

3y = 81

y = 27

Therefore, the bolts are 27, 28 and 29 respectively