Question

The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 57. find the numbers

Answer 1

Answer:

The three consecutive odd numbers are 17, 19, and 21.

Explanation:

Let the first number be x, second number be x+2, and third number be x+4.

x+x+2+x+4= 57

3x+6= 57

3x= 51

x= 51/3

x= 17= 1st number

x+2= 19= 2nd number

x+4 = 21= 3rd number

Answer 2

Answer:

17 ,19 and21

Explanation:

let the three consecutive odd numbers be x,

x + 2 , x + 4 x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 57

3x = 51

x = 17

so the numbers are 17 , 19 and 21.