Question

the sum of the three consecutive odd natural number is 87 . what are the three numbers? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

We are asked to find 3 consecutive odd integers that have a sum of 87.

=> let x = the first odd integer

=> let x + 2 = the second odd integer

=> let x + 4 = the third odd integer

Write the equation to solve.

=> x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 87

=> 3x + 6 = 87

=> 3x = 81

=> x = 27 (first odd integer)

=> x + 2 = 29 (second odd integer)

=> x + 4 = 31 (third odd integer)

The consecutive odd integers with a sum of 87 are the following: 27, 29, 31.

Answer 2

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Let three consecutive odd natural numbers be x, x+2, x+4

A.T.Q.

x + x+2 + x+4 = 87

3x + 6 = 87

3x = 87 - 6

x = 27

Hence, three consecutive odd natural numbers are 27,29,31.