SOLUTION: explain why the following problem has no solution: find three consecutive ODD whole numbers whose sum is 102.

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Question 12127: explain why the following problem has no solution: find three consecutive ODD whole numbers whose sum is 102.
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
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well, 3 consecutive whole numbers, but odd ones, like 1,3,5,7,9,etc

if you add 2 up, you get an even number. Add a third, you will get an odd number as the answer...your question says add up to 102...impossible

Jon.