Question

The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 51.find the numbers.​

Answer 1

Answer:

the sum of these three odd consecutive terms = x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 3x + 6. According to the given, 3x + 6 = 51. ⟹x =453=15. Hence, the numbers are 15, 17 and 19.

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Answer 2

Answer:

let, 1st consecutive odd no. = x

2nd = x + 2

3rd = x + 4

sum of these three no. = 51

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 51

3x + 6 = 51

3x = 51 - 6

3x = 45

x = 45/3

x = 15

So, 1st no. = x = 15

2nd no. = x+2 = 15+2 = 17

3rd no. = x + 4 = 15+4 = 19