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  • 08-03-2015
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The sum of three consecutive numbers is 72. What are the smallest of these three numbers?

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cclemeno cclemeno
  • 08-03-2015
x=small number x+1= second x+2= third 3x+3=72 3x=69 x=23 smallest number
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laurenlarew laurenlarew
  • 23-04-2021

Answer: 23

Step-by-step explanation:

3x + 3 = 72

3x + 3 - 3 = 72 - 3

3x = 69

3x ÷ 3 = 69 ÷ 3

x = 23

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