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the sum of three consecutive odd integers is 171. what are the integers?
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Question 272029:
the sum of three consecutive odd integers is 171. what are the integers?
Found 2 solutions by checkley77, Alan3354:
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x, x+2 & x+4 be the 3 odd integers.
x+x+2+x=4=171
3x+6=171
3x=171-6
3x=165
x=165/3
x=55 ans. for the smallest integer.
55+2=57 ans. for the middle integer.
55+4=59 ans. for the largest integer.
Proof:
55+57+59=171
171=171
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
171/3 = 57, the middle number
--> 55, 57, 59
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