SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 27. Find these numbers.

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Question 987700: The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 27. Find these numbers.
Found 2 solutions by vleith, Alan3354:
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the odd number be X. The next two consecutive odd numbers are then (X+2) ans (X+4)
27+=+X+%2B+%28X%2B2%29+%2B+%28X%2B4%29
27+=+3X+%2B+6
21+=+3X
7+=+X
7 , 9 , 11

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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27/3 is the middle number.