Find three consecutive numbers whose sum is 138 - Online tutor - Free math videos

The video tutorial explains how to solve a word problem involving three consecutive numbers whose sum is 138. It begins by understanding the problem, defining consecutive numbers, and using variables to represent them. The tutorial then formulates an equation and solves it to find the numbers, concluding with a verification of the solution.

What are the three consecutive numbers that sum up to 138?

Explain the process of combining like terms in the equation derived from the consecutive numbers.