the sum of the squares of 3 consecutive natural number is 2030 . what is the middle number ?
Select the correct option
A) 25	B) 26	C) 27	D) 28	E) 29

Rationale: let the numbers be x , x + 1 and x + 2 x 2 + ( x + 1 ) 2 + ( x + 2 ) 2 = 2030 3 x 2 + 6 x - 2025 = 0 ( x + 27 ) ( x - 25 ) = 0 x = 25 the middle number is 26 answer b 26
Answer: B