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The sum of 3 consecutive numbers is 27 what is the smallest number?

This is based on Algebra 1 please help me

User KoviNET
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Answer:

8, 9, 10

Explanation:

our equation is 3x +3 = 27

subtract 3 on both sides

3x = 27

x = 8

8 + 9 + 10

User Itachi Sama
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Answer:

8

Explanation:

8 plus 9 plus 10 equals 27. so 8 is the smallest.

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