Find three consecutive odd integers whose sum is 117.

rheisf

rheisf

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2021-12-18

Find three consecutive odd integers whose sum is 117.

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Laura Worden

Laura Worden

Beginner2021-12-19Added 45 answers

We can write three odd consecutive numbers as x, x+2, and x+4.
Adding these together and setting to the answer we want, we get:
x+x+2+x+4=117
Now, simplify:
3x+6=117
3x=111
x=37
Now we find the next two odd numbers by adding 2 and 4 to this number.
37+2=39
37+4=41
Orlando Paz

Orlando Paz

Beginner2021-12-20Added 42 answers

Let one of the consecutives be x, the second x+2 and the third x+4
x+x+2+x+4=117
Now, simplify:
3x+6=117
3x=111
x=37
Now, we have 37, 37+2=39, 37+4=41.
RizerMix

RizerMix

Expert2021-12-29Added 656 answers

Your answer is 37, 39 and 41.

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