SOLUTION: the sum of three consective odd numbers is 135. find the numbers

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Question 672056: the sum of three consective odd numbers is 135. find the numbers
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, swincher4391:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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the sum of three consective odd numbers is 135. find the numbers
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135/3 = the middle number

Answer by swincher4391(1107) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let n be the smallest. Then it follows n+2 and n+4 are the next numbers.
The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 135: n+n+2+n+4 = 135
3n +6 = 135
3n = 129
n = 43
So, the numbers are 43,45,47.
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