2 years ago

The sum of three consecutive numbers is 27. The smallest of the numbers is

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xeze [42]2 years ago

8 0

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

let the numbers be x,x+1,x+2

x+x+1+x+2=27

3x+3=27

3x=27-3=24

x=24/3=8

vovangra [49]2 years ago

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I think the answer would be 8

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The sum of three consecutive numbers is 27. The smallest of the numbers is