SOLUTION: #1) the sum of three consecutive numbers is 72. what are the smallest of these numbers?

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Question 499361: #1) the sum of three consecutive numbers is 72. what are the smallest of these numbers?
Answer by chessace(471) About Me  (Show Source):
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The average = middle is 72/3 = 24.
Smallest is 23