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There are 3 consecutive odd integers that add up to 285. What is the least of the 3 integers?

Solution

There are 3 consecutive odd integers that add up to 285. What is the least of the 3 integers?

Solution

The smallest number : 93

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 = 285

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 285 : x = 93

x + 2 = 93 + 2 = 95

x + 4 = 93 + 4 = 97

Select the smallest solution:

93

The smallest number : 93

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