Question

The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 99. Find the smallest integer.

Answer 1

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Let first integer be x

then second integer = x + 2

and third integer = x + 4

According to the question,

x + x+2 + x+4 = 99

=> 3x + 6 = 99

=> 3x = 93

=> x = 31

Smallest integer = x = 31 ans.