SOLUTION: What is the sum of 3 consecutive off numbers is 273. What are the numbers?

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Question 82175: What is the sum of 3 consecutive off numbers is 273. What are the numbers?
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x+(x+2)+(x+4)=273
3x+6=273
3x=273-6
3x=267
x=267/3
x=89 answer for the smallest odd number.
89+2=91 answer for the second odd number.
89=4=93 answer for the last odd number.
proof
89+91+93=273
273=273