Question

the sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 33. what are the numbers?

Answer 1

Let the numbers be a, a + 2 and a + 4

According to question,

a + a + 2 + a + 4 = 33

=> 3a + 6 = 33

=> 3a = 27

=> a = 9

First number = 9

Second number = 9 + 2 = 11

Third number = 9 + 4 = 13

Answer 2

Answer:

The numbers are 9,11 and 13.      

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 33.

To find : What are the numbers?

Solution :

Let the three consecutive odd numbers are x,x+2,x+4.

According to question,

The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 33.

$x+x+2+x+4=33$

Add like terms,

$3x+6=33$

Subtract 6 both side,

$3x=27$

Divide by 3 both side,

$\frac{3x}{3}=\frac{27}{3}$

$x=9$

So, The consecutive odd numbers are

x=9

x+2=9+2=11

x+4=9+4=13

Therefore, The numbers are 9,11 and 13.