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If the sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 231, what are the numbers?

Solution

If the sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 231, what are the numbers?

Solution

The numbers : 75, 77, 79

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 = 231

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 231 : x = 75

x + 2 = 75 + 2 = 77

x + 4 = 75 + 4 = 79

The numbers : 75, 77, 79

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