Question

The sum of three consecutive numbers is 123. what is the smallest of the three numbers

Answer 1

39,41,43 is the consecutive, it adds to 123, 39 is the smallest one.

Answer 2

Smallest of the three = 40

Explanation:

Consecutive means: x+x+1+x+2 = 123 set X as the smallest number.

x+x+x+1+2=123

3x+3=123

3x= 120

x=40