Answer:
A. 3
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the integers be
x
(x+1)
(x+2)
(x+3)
Sum the integers
We have,
x+(x+1)+(x+2)+(x+3)=18
x+x+1+x+2+x+3=18
4x+6=18
Subtract 6 from both sides
4x-6=18-6
4x=12
Divide both sides by 4
4x/4=12/4
x=3
The smallest integer which is x is equal to 3
Check:
3+4+5+6=18
