SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 153. What is the smallest of the three numbers?

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Question 969569: The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 153. What is the smallest of the three numbers?
Answer by amarjeeth123(569) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the three numbers be (x-2),x and (x+2).
The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 153.
(x-2)+x+(x+2)=153
3x=153
x=51
The smallest of the three numbers is 49.