SOLUTION: The sum off three consecutive odd numbers is 177. What are the numbers?

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Question 646449: The sum off three consecutive odd numbers is 177. What are the numbers?
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The sum off three consecutive odd numbers is 177. What are the numbers?
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(n-2) + n + (n+2) = 177
3n = 177
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177/3 = the middle number