Question

Find three consecutive odd numbers whose sum is 189​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the three consecutive odd no be x-2, x, x+2

According to the given condition

x-2 +x+ x+2= 189

3x= 189. ( 2 gets cancelled)

x= 189/3

x= 63

x-2 = 63-2= 61

x= 63

x+2= 63+2= 65

Answer 2

Answer:

62,63,64

Step-by-step explanation:

let the first n.o=X

second n.o=X+1

third n.o=X+2

according to problem

X + (X+1) + (X+2) =189

=>3X+3=189

=>3X = 189-3

=>3X=186

=>X= 186÷3

=>X=62

the number are X=62

X+1 = 62+1 => 63

X+2 = 62+2 => 64

check=62+63+64=189

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