Question

the sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 63. find the number

Answer 1

Let the sum of three consecutive odd numbers be x, (x+2), and (x+4).

i.e; x+x+2+x+4=63;

3x+6=63; 

3x=63-6;

3x=57;

x=57/3;

x=19.

therefore, x+2 = 19+2 =21.

x+4 = 19+4 = 23.