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If you denote N as the smallest of them, you get N + (N + 1) + (N + 2) = 72. That gives you:

3N + 3 = 72 OR 3N = 69.

Divide both sides by 3 and you get N = 23

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Q: The sum of three conecutive numbers is 72 what is the smallest of the three numbers?
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