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The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 255 . 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 255 . F in d t h e in t e g ers .

Solution

The numbers : 83, 85, 87

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 = 255

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 255 : x = 83

x + 2 = 83 + 2 = 85

x + 4 = 83 + 4 = 87

The numbers : 83, 85, 87

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