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The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 57. what are the three integers

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Answer:

17,19,21

Explanation:

let the first odd number be "x"

formular : (x)+(x+2)+(x+4).

3x+6=57

3x=57-6

3x=51

x=51/3

x=17

apply the formular.

17,(17+2),(17+4)

17,19,21.

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