the sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 87. find the numbers
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let the three consecutive numbers be x,x+1,x+2
x+x+1+x+2=87
3x+3=87
3x=87-3=84
3x=84
x=84÷3
x=28
therefore
x=28
x+1=28+1=29
x+2=28+2=30
3 consecutive numbers are 28,29,30.
x+x+1+x+2=87
3x+3=87
3x=87-3=84
3x=84
x=84÷3
x=28
therefore
x=28
x+1=28+1=29
x+2=28+2=30
3 consecutive numbers are 28,29,30.
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