The sum of three
consecutive integers
is 24
Find
the smallest
number
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Let the 1st number = x
2nd number be = 2x
3rd number be = 3x
According to the question,
x+2x+3x = 24
6x=24
x= 24/6
x= 4
So, 1st number = x =4
2nd number = 2x = 8
3rd number = 3x = 12
Therefore, smallest number =x= 4
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2nd number be = 2x
3rd number be = 3x
According to the question,
x+2x+3x = 24
6x=24
x= 24/6
x= 4
So, 1st number = x =4
2nd number = 2x = 8
3rd number = 3x = 12
Therefore, smallest number =x= 4
I hope this helps you
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