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3 years ago

The sum of three consecutive numbers is 96. What are the smallest of these numbers? Write and Solve an Equation.

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2 answers:

zlopas [31]3 years ago

5 0

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Remark

The easy way to set this up is to make the smallest number x - 1. You will see why in a moment. It cuts down on one step)

Equation

(x - 1) + x + (x + 1) = 96 Remove the brackets

Solution

x - 1 + x + x + 1 = 96 Combine like terms

3x = 96 Divide by 3

x = 32

Note: that is not the smallest number. Remember, the smallest number is x - 1

So the smallest number is 31

vichka [17]3 years ago

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Answer:

30+32+34

Step-by-step explanation:

so 30 would be the smallest number. Hope this helps, have a nice day!

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