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The sum of 3 consecutive even numbers is 72 what is the smallest of the three numbers

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Answer:

23

Step-by-step explanation:

x + (x + 1) + (x + 2) = 72

3x + 3 = 72

3x = 69

x = 23

check answer:

23 + 24 + 25 = 72

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