Question

The sum of 3 consecutive
numbers is 27. Find the sum of the smallest and largest number.

Answer 1

Answer = 18

Step by step explanation
Let the first number be x
x+x+1+x+2=27
3x+3=27
3x=27-3
3x=24
x=24/3
x=8

Smallest number+Largest number
=x+x+2
8+8+2
18