Problema Solution
the sum of three consecutive even numbers is 72. what is the smallest if the three numbers?
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the three consecutive even numbers can be written as:
2x - 2, 2x, 2x + 2 where 2x - 2 is the smallest
the sum of three consecutive even numbers is 72
(2x - 2) + 2x + (2x + 2) = 72
by solving we find:
x = 12
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2*12 - 2 = 24 - 2 = 22
the smallest of the three numbers is 22.