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The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is one hundred eleven. what is the smallest of the three numbers?

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Answer:

35

Explanation:

Let the three numbers be x,x+2,x+4

x+x+2+x+4=111

3x+6=111

3x=111-6

3x=105

x=105/3

x=35

Three numbers:

35,37,39

smallest of all:35

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