SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 147. Find the numbers.

Question 280064: The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 147. Find the numbers.
Answer by vleith(2983) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the first odd number be given by X. The next consecutive odd is (X+2) and the next after that is (X+4)
You are told the sum of the three numbers is 147
collect like terms
subtract 6 from each side
divide both sides by 3

So one number is 47; then next one is 47+2 = 49. The third odd number is 47+4 = 51
Check your answer. Does 147 = 47+49+51
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