Sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 177. find the number HINT : let the numbers be x , x+2 and x+4

Jeremy Lynch asked Apr 28, 2022

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Sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 177. find the number

HINT : let the numbers be x , x+2 and x+4

Jeremy Lynch asked Apr 28, 2022

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x=57

Explanation:

x+x+2+x+4=177

3x+6=177

3x=177-6

3x=171

x=57

Therefore the three consecutive numbers are:

57;59;61

Akhilesh answered May 5, 2022

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