Answer:
57, 59 and 61
Explanation:
Let the first odd number be n The next consecutive odd number is n + 2 and the next one after that is n + 4
(consecutive odd numbers have difference of 2 between them. For example if 7 is the first odd number next one is 9(7+2) and the next one is 11(7+4)
We are given that the sum of the numbers is 177. So we have the following equation:
n + (n + 2) + (n +4) = 177
Simplifying gives
n + n + 2 + n + 4 = 177
Collect like terms:
n + n + n + 2 + 4 = 177
3n + 6 = 177
Subtract 6 from both sides
==> 3n = 177 - 6
==> 3n = 171
Divide by 3 both sides
3n/3 = 171/3
n = 57 and this is the first of the odd numbers
The next odd number is 57+ 2 = 59
and the next one after that is 59 + 2 = 61 (same as 57 + 4)