Question

The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is equal to 51.

Answer 1

let the first odd number be X

then second one is x+2

third one is x+4

therefore x+(x+2)+(x+4)=51

=3x+6=51

3x=51-6

x=45/3

x=15

x+2=17

x+4=19

$....$

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

3 consecutive numbers are x, x+2 ,x+4

3x+6=51

3x=51-6

3x=45

x=45/3=15

x=15

x+2=15+2=17

x+4=15+4=19