The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 51. Find the numbers.
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the numbers are 16, 17 and 18
Step-by-step explanation:
let three consecutive odd nos. be =x,x+1,x+2
A/q,
=> x + x+1 +x+2 = 51
=> 3x+3 = 51
=> 3x = 51-3
=> 3x = 48
=> x = 48/3
=> x = 16
.. Therefore the nos . = 16
16+1= 17
16+2= 18
therefore the numbers are 16,17 and 18
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