4) The sum of three consecutive numbers is one hundred thirty - two. What is the smallest of the three numbers with?

Mathematics · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Answered on Thu May 19 2022

Let the first number be x

Then, 2nd number is x + 1

And, 3rd number is x + 2

So, according to question sum of 3 consecutive numbers is 132. So,

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 132

3x + 3 = 132

3x = 132 - 3

3x = 129

x = 129/3

x = 43

Thus, the smallest number is 43