SOLUTION: Translate the statement below into a mathematical equation. The sum of 3 consecutive odd numbers is 39.

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Question 117358: Translate the statement below into a mathematical equation.

The sum of 3 consecutive odd numbers is 39.
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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X, X+2, X+4 ARE THE 3 ODD NUMBERS.
X+X+2+X+4=39
3X+6=39
3X=33
X=11 ANSWER FOR THE SMALLEST NUMBER.
11+2=13 NEXT NUMBER
11+4=15 LAST NUMBER.
11+13+15=39