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The sum of 3 consecutive odd numbers is 51

What is the second number in this sequence

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Divide by three and use the number you get as well as the numbers above and below to get the answer. 51/3=17  17-2=15  17+2=19  The numbers are 15,17,19.  The second number is 17.
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