SOLUTION: The sum of 3 consecutive odd numbers is 39 how would you figure it out?

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Question 169178: The sum of 3 consecutive odd numbers is 39
how would you figure it out?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of 3 consecutive odd numbers is 39
how would you figure it out?
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n is the 1st number
n+2 is the 2nd
n+4 is the 3rd
n + n+2 + n+4 = 39
3n+6 = 39
3n = 33
n = 11
so it's 11, 13, 15
That's one way.