The sum of three consecutive integers is 75. Find the value of the least of the three.

Решение

T h e s u m o f t h ree co n sec u t i v e in t e g ers i s 75. F in d t h e v a l u e o f t h e l e a s t o f t h e t h ree .

The smallest number : 24

Шаги решения

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 = 75

Решить

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 75 : x = 24

x + 1 = 24 + 1 = 25

x + 2 = 24 + 2 = 26

Select the smallest solution:

24

The smallest number : 24