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The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 75 . Find the value of the middle of the three.

Solution

The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 75 . Find the value of the middle of the three.

Solution

The number : 25

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number 1 : x + 2

Consecutive number 2 : x + 4

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 75

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 75 : x = 23

x + 2 = 23 + 2 = 25

x + 4 = 23 + 4 = 27

The number : 25

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