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The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 39. What is the value of the least number?

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Answer: 11

Explanation:

The three integers are 11, 13, and 15.

Explanation:We shall consider the integers as x,

(x+2), and (x+4).

The sum of these is 39, so we can write:

x+(x+2)+(x+4)=39

Open the brackets and simplify.

x+x+2+x+4=393x+6=39

Subtract 6 from each side.

3x=33

Divide both sides by 3.

x=11

Therefore:

(x+2)=13

and

(x+4)=15

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