SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 249. Find the numbers.

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Question 309880: The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 249. Find the numbers.
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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let the first integer be x,
the second and third will be x+2, and x+4
Their sum = 249
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So
x+x+2+x+4=249
3x+6=249
3x=243
x= 81
the numbers are 81, 83, 85