SOLUTION: the sum of three consective odd numbers is 135. find the numbers

Question 672056: the sum of three consective odd numbers is 135. find the numbers
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the sum of three consective odd numbers is 135. find the numbers
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135/3 = the middle number

Answer by swincher4391(1107) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let n be the smallest. Then it follows n+2 and n+4 are the next numbers.
The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 135: n+n+2+n+4 = 135
3n +6 = 135
3n = 129
n = 43
So, the numbers are 43,45,47.
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