The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 75. Find the smallest number.

The smallest number =

Step-by-step explanation:

answer is 8 1by 3 as mixed fraction

steps:

three consecutive numbers = x, x+1, x+2

x+x+1+x+2 = 75

3x+3 = 75

3x = 75: 3

3x = 25

x = 25:3

= 8 1 by 3 as mixed fraction