SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 255. Find the numbers...so how do i solve this, please help.

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Question 585999: The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is
255. Find the numbers...so how do i solve this, please help.

Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+(x+2)+(x+4)=255
3x=255-6
x=249/3
x=83
x+2=85
x+4=87

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