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

Solution

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

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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