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The sum of three consecutive numbers is 72 what are the smallest of these numbers

User Dagelf
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answer: 23,24,25.

the smallest is 23.
User The Mighty Chris
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Answer:

23

Explanation:

if they are consecutive then we should subtract 3 from 72

then divide the result with 3

so

( 72 - 3 ) ÷ 3 = 69 ÷ 3 ➡ 23

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