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The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 357 . Find the numbers.

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 357 . F in d t h e n u mb ers .

Solution

The numbers : 117, 119, 121

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 = 357

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 357 : x = 117

x + 2 = 117 + 2 = 119

x + 4 = 117 + 4 = 121

The numbers : 117, 119, 121

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