Question

the sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 153 what is the smallest number

Answer 1

(n-2)+n+(n+2)=153
3n=153
n=51
so,then
n-2=51-2=49

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Answer 2

Here is your solution

Let,
The first odd integer be:x

Then the second odd integer is:-
x+2

Then the third odd integer is:-
x+2+2=x+4

Sum of three consecutive odd numbers =153

A/q

(x)+(x+2)+(x+4)=153
3x+6=153
3x=153-6
3x=147
x=49
now

The first integer is: x=49

the second integer is: x+2=49+2 = 51

the third integer is: x+4=49+4=53

Smallest number is 49

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