SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 153. Which is the LARGEST number?

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Question 762759: The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 153. Which is the LARGEST number?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 153. Which is the LARGEST number?
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1st odd: 2x-1
2nd odd: 2x+1
3rd odd: 2x+3
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Equation:
sum = 153
6x+3 = 153
6x = 150
x = 25
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1st: 2x-1 = 49
2nd: 2x+1 = 51
3rd: 2x+3 = 53
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Stan H.
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