Grade 9 Pascal Contest 2012 #24

The smallest of 9 consecutive integers is 2012. These nine integers are placed in the circles shown in the diagram. the sum of the three integers along each of the four lines is the same. If the sum is as small as possible, what is the value of u?

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Grade 9 Pascal Contest 2012 #24

The smallest of 9 consecutive integers is 2012. These nine integers are placed in the circles shown in the diagram.  the sum of the three integers along each of the four lines is the same. If the sum is as small as possible, what is the value of u?

nikvist · Answer

where is  the diagram?

asnaseer · Answer

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