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Question
The largest number of the three consecutive numbers is x + 1, then the smallest number is ________
Options
x
x + 1
x + 2
x – 1
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Solution
x – 1
Explanation;
Hint:
The 3 consecutive numbers are: x – 1, x, x + 1
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