Answer:
smallest number = 24
Explanation:
let the first number be n then the next 2 numbers are n + 1 and n + 2
sum the 3 numbers and equate to 75
n + n + 1 + n + 2 = 75
3n + 3 = 75 ( subtract 3 from both sides )
3n = 72 ( divide both sides by 3 )
n = 24
n + 1 = 24 + 1 = 25
n + 2 = 24 + 2 = 26
the three consecutive numbers are 24 , 25 , 26
with the smallest being 24