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the sum of three consecutive odd integers is 147 find the integers

Solution

t h e s u m o f t h ree co n sec u t i v e o dd in t e g ers i s 147 f in d t h e in t e g ers

Solution

The numbers : 47, 49, 51

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 = 147

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 147 : x = 47

x + 2 = 47 + 2 = 49

x + 4 = 47 + 4 = 51

The numbers : 47, 49, 51

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