Question

The sum of three consecutive numbers is 87. what is the smallest of the 3 numbers?

Answer 1

The answer is 33 i think. mabye

Answer 2

N = smallest number
n+1 = 2nd number
n+2 = largest number

set their sum to 87

n + n + 1 + n + 2 = 87

3n + 3 = 87
-3 -3
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3n = 84
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3 3
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n = 28


The smallest number is 28