the sum of three consecutive numbers is138.what is smallest of. the three numbers?
Mathematics · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Let the first number be x
Then, second number is x + 1
And, third number is x + 2
According to question,
x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 138
3x + 3 = 138
3x = 138 - 3
3x = 135
x = 135/3
x = 45
Hence, first number is 45.