SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 87. Find the first number

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Question 314491: The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 87.
Find the first number
Answer by eshomali(33) About Me  (Show Source):
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87/3 = 29.
29 plus 29 Plus 29 = 87
So the first number is 29.