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1. The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 63. Find the numbers. |
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Answer» Let the first odd number be x.Then, the next consecutive odd numbers will bex+2 andx+4According to the question:x +x+2+x+4 = 21or, 3x + 6 = 21or, 3x + 6-6= 21-6 Subtracting 6 from both the sidesor, 3x = 15or,3x/3=15/3 Dividing both the sides by 3or, x = 5∴ Required numbers are:x =5x + 2 =5 + 2 =7x + 4 = 5 + 4 =9 the three consecutive numbers are 19,21 and 23. the three consecutive number are 19,21,23 so the new numbers are7 and 9 |
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