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Popular Word Problems >

the sum of three consecutive numbers is eighty-four. what is the smallest number

Solution

t h e s u m o f t h ree co n sec u t i v e n u mb ers i s e i g h t y - f o u r . w ha t i s t h e s ma ll es t n u mb er

Solution

The smallest number : 27

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number 1 : x + 1

Consecutive number 2 : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 84

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 84 : x = 27

x + 1 = 27 + 1 = 28

x + 2 = 27 + 2 = 29

Select the smallest solution:

27

The smallest number : 27

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