Register
The sum of 3 consecutive odd numbers is 51 What is the second number in this sequence
89.2k views
1 vote
The sum of 3 consecutive odd numbers is 51

What is the second number in this sequence

User SmartyP
by
8.6k points

1 Answer

2 votes
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.
User Fragsworth
by
7.7k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

No related questions found

Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.5m questions

12.2m answers

Other Questions

How do you can you solve this problem 37 + y = 87; y =
What is .725 as a fraction
How do you estimate of 4 5/8 X 1/3
A bathtub is being filled with water. After 3 minutes 4/5 of the tub is full. Assuming the rate is constant, how much longer will it take to fill the tub?
i have a field 60m long and 110 wide going to be paved i ordered 660000000cm cubed of cement  how thick must the cement be to cover field
Link Copied!