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the sum of three consecutive even integers is 78 . what is value of the smallest integer of three integers?

Solution

the sum of three consecutive even integers is 78 . what is value of the smallest integer of three integers?

Solution

The smallest number : 24

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number 1 : x + 2

Consecutive number 2 : x + 4

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 78

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 78 : x = 24

x + 2 = 24 + 2 = 26

x + 4 = 24 + 4 = 28

Select the smallest solution:

24

The smallest number : 24

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