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the sum of 3 consecutive integers is 63. Find the smallest integer

Solution

the sum of 3 consecutive integers is 63. Find the smallest integer

Solution

The smallest number : 20

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number 1 : x + 1

Consecutive number 2 : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 63

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 63 : x = 20

x + 1 = 20 + 1 = 21

x + 2 = 20 + 2 = 22

Select the smallest solution:

20

The smallest number : 20

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