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The sum of three consecutive integers is 75. Find the value of the least of the three.

Solution

T h e s u m o f t h ree co n sec u t i v e in t e g ers i s 75. F in d t h e v a l u e o f t h e l e a s t o f t h e t h ree .

Solution

The smallest number : 24

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 = 75

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 75 : x = 24

x + 1 = 24 + 1 = 25

x + 2 = 24 + 2 = 26

Select the smallest solution:

24

The smallest number : 24

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