SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 87. What are they?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Numbers -> SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 87. What are they?       Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 972324: The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 87. What are they?
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let the smallest =x
x+x+2+x+4=87
3x+6=87
3x=81
x=27
27,29,31
Their sum is 87