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the sum of three consecutive ODD numbers is 45. Find the numbers

Solution

the sum of three consecutive ODD numbers is 45. Find the numbers

Solution

The numbers : 13, 15, 17

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 = 45

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 45 : x = 13

x + 2 = 13 + 2 = 15

x + 4 = 13 + 4 = 17

The numbers : 13, 15, 17

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