Answer :
- Answer:
the smallest of the three numbers is 14
- Step-by-step explanation:
Hi there !
three consecutive numbers a ; b ; c
b = a + 1
c = a + 2
a + b + c = 45
replace b ; c
a + (a + 1) + (a + 2) = 45
3a = 45 - 3
3a = 42
a = 42 : 3
a = 14
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