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The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 255. Find the integers.

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Explanation:

X+x+1+x+2=225

3x+3=225

3x+3-3=225-3

3x=222

3x÷3=222÷3

X=74

Which means the first number is 74, the second number is 74+1 and the third number is 74+2. Therfore the consecutive integers that add up to 225 are 74, 75,and 76

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74+75+76=225

225=225

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