Question

3) Can the sum of three consecutive odd numbers be 40? why?​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the first no be x then second will be x+2 . and third will be x+ 4

then as per question.

(x)+(x+2)+(x+4)= 40

then 3x+6=40

then 3x= 34

then x = 34/3...

then now x , the first number is 34/3.

then second number x+2 is 40 /3

then third number x+4 is or will be 46/3

now we are going to check

( 34/3)+ (40/3)+ (46/3)

now. in denominator all are same so 40+46+34/3.

it gives 120 /3.

that is 40

then sum of the three consecutive odd numbers will be 40

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Answer 2

Answer:

No,the sum of three consecutive odd no. never be zero. because sum of three odd no. always be a odd no. but 40 is a ever no. so it can't be the sum of three consecutive odd no.

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