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the sum of three consecutive even numbers is 114 whats the snallest of the three numbers

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Let the middle number = X

Smallest number = X-2

Largest number = X +2

Add together:

X + X-2 + X+2 = 114

3X = 114

Divide both sides by 3:

X = 114/3

X = 38


Smallest number = X-2 = 38 -2 = 36

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