SOLUTION: The sum of 3 consecutive odd numbers is 75. Write an equation and solve it.

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Question 549589: The sum of 3 consecutive odd numbers is 75.
Write an equation and solve it.
Answer by mathie123(224) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let's let n be the smallest number, this means that the other two numbers are n+2 and n+4 (since odd consecutve numbers are numbers , eg. 1 3 5)

So we have
n%2Bn%2B2%2Bn%2B4=75
3n%2B6=75
3n%2B6-6=75-6
3n=69
n=23

So our numbers are 23, 25 and 27.
Hopefully this helps,
Have a good one!