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The sum of three consecutive integers is 42. Determine the value of the smallest integer.
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The sum of three consecutive integers is 42. Determine the value of the smallest
integer.

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Answer:

13.

Explanation:


42 = a + (a+1) + (a+2) = 3a + 3 = 3(a+1)

Then,
a+1 = 14, so
a=13.

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