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The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 51 what are the three numbers

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Consecutive odd integers are separated by 2. The 3 consecutive odd integers are

n

n + 2

(n + 2) + 2 = n + 4

Given:

n + (n + 2) + (n + 4) = 51

3n + 6 = 51

n = (51 - 6)/3 = 15

n + 2 = 15 + 2 = 17

n + 4 = 15 + 4 = 19

so your final numbers are 15, 17, and 19

User LumberHack
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15, 17, 19 son tres numero impares sĂșmalos y comprueba dan 51

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