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The sum of 3 consecutive odd numbers is 270, find the first number

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User Khio
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Let the first number be x

The second number is x + 2

The third number is x + 4

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 270

3x = 270 - 6

x = 88

x is not prime so there is no first number!

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