Question

The sum of three consecutive odd natural numbers is 249. Write a linear equation in two variables.

Answer 1

Answer:

ANSWER

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

Then,Sum=x+x+2+x+4=249

⇒3x+6=249

⇒3x=249−6=243

⇒x= 243/3 =81

⇒x+2=81+2=83,x+4=81+4=85