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The sum of 3 consecutive odd #s is 51 what are the 3#s?

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Answer:

let x, x+2, x +4 are the 3 consecutive ODD numbers

so

x + x +2 +x +4 = 51

3x + 6 = 51

3x =51-6

3x = 45

x = 45/3

x = 15

x + 2 = 15 + 2 = 17

x + 4 = 15 + 4 = 19

Explanation:

proof

15 + 17 + 19 =51

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Answer: 15, 17, 19

Explanation:

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