Question

The sum of three consecutive numbers is 51. what is the smallest of these numbers equation are inequality show how you got answer

Answer 1

16,17,18

Explanation:

First, divide 51 by 3

51/3=17, since the sum of three consecutive numbers is 51, subtract one from 17 and add one to 17 to have a total average of 17.

16,17,18, 16+17+18=51

The smallest of these numbers is 16.