The sum of three consecutive odd natural numbers is 87.The smallest of these numbers is
Answers
Step-by-step explanation:
Search for any book or any question
HOMEWORK HELP > MATH
The sum of 3 consecutive odd integers is 87. What are the consecutive integers?
print Print document PDF list Cite
Expert Answers info
ACADEMICSFIRST eNotes educator| CERTIFIED EDUCATOR
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
The smallest of them is 27
Hope it helps
Pls mark as brainliest