Question

The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 237. By forming an algebraic equation,

find the largest odd number.

Answer 1

Answer:

81 is the largest odd number which is added

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers be x, x+2,x+4

x+x+2+x+4=237

3x+6=237

3x=237-6

x=231/3

x=77

x+2=79

x+4=81

77, 79 and 81 are the three odd numbers

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Answer 2

Answer:

The largest number is 81.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :

Sum is = 237

The numbers are = odd consecutive numbers

To find :

The largest odd number

Solution :

Let the numbers be -

• First number = y
• Second number = (y + 2)
• Third number = (y + 4)

⇒ y + (y + 2) + (y + 4) = 237

⇒ 3y + 6 = 237

⇒ 3y = 237 - 6

⇒ 3y = 231

⇒ y = 231/3

⇒ y = 77

First Number = 77

$\rule{300}{1.5}$

Largest number of all 3 -

⇒ (y + 4)

⇒ 77 + 4

⇒ 81

Largest Number = 81

Therefore, the largest number is 81.