Question

The sum of 3 consecutive odd number is 51 what is the second number in this sequence

Answer 1

Answer:

Second number in this sequence is 17.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let three numbers be x, x+2, x+4.

Sum of 3 consecutive odd numbers=51 (given)

x+x+2+x+4=51

3x+6=51

3x=45

x=15

So, 1st no. =x=15

2nd no.=x+2=15+2=17

3rd no.=x+4=15+4=19