The sum of three consecutive numbers is138.what is smallest of. the three numbers?
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Given parameters:
Number of boxes Athena bought for the party = x
Number of cookies per box = 10
Number of cookies she brought to the party = 70
Number removed = 2 boxes
Unknown:
Equation of the number of boxes = ?
Solution:
1 box of cookies contains 10 cookies
If Athena, removed 2 boxes, in those two boxes, we have 20 cookies
Total number of cookies = 70 + 20 = 90 cookies;
So;
x =
Therefore;
x = boxes