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The sum of 3 consecutive odd integers is 213. What is the value of the least integer?

Solution

T h e s u m o f 3 co n sec u t i v e o dd in t e g ers i s 213. Wha t i s t h e v a l u e o f t h e l e a s t in t e g er ?

Solution

The smallest number : 69

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 = 213

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 213 : x = 69

x + 2 = 69 + 2 = 71

x + 4 = 69 + 4 = 73

Select the smallest solution:

69

The smallest number : 69

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