The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 177 what is the smallest of the three numbers

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Bog · Answer 1 · 2018-01-23T11:36:12+0000

Assume that the three numbers are :
x , x+2 and x+4

Their sum is 177
→ x + (x+2) + (x+4) = 177

simplify it
→ 3x + 6 = 177

minus 6
→ 3x = 171

divide by 3
→ x = 57

so the three numbers are : 57 59 61

The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 177 what is the smallest of the three numbers

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