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  • 15-01-2019
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The sum of three consecutive numbers is 72. What are the smallest of these numbers?

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Answer:

23

Step-by-step explanation:


(b - 1) + b + (b + 1) = 72

Simplify

3b = 72

b = 24

a = 24 - 1

a = 23

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