SOLUTION: The sum of squares of three consecutive odd numbers is 155. What are the numbers?

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Question 205625: The sum of squares of three consecutive odd numbers is 155. What are the numbers?
Answer by stanbon(48558) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of squares of three consecutive odd numbers is 155. What are the numbers?
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1st: 2x-1
2nd: 2x+1
3rd: 2x+3
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Equation:
(2x-1)^2 + (2x+1)^2 + (2x+3)^2 = 155
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Solve for "x" and substitute to find 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
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Cheers,
Stan H.