Question

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

Answer 1

30+32+34

Explanation:

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

Answer 2

31

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