Question

the sum of three consecute odd numbers is 51 find the smaller number

Answer 1

Define x:

Let the smallest number be x

1st number = x

2nd number = x + 2

3rd number = x + 4

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Form Equation and solve for x:

The sum is 51:

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 51

Combine like terms:

3x + 6 = 51

Take away 6 from both sides:

3x = 45

Divide both sides by 3:

x = 15

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Answer: The smallest number is 15.

Answer 2

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