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18 September, 02:33

The sum of 3 consecutive odd numbers is 87. what is the smallest of the 3 numbers?

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  1. 18 September, 03:02
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    The three numbers would be 27, 29, and 31. 27 + 29 + 31 = 87 The smallest of these numbers is 27 so that's your answer.
  2. 18 September, 03:02
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    Lets first numbers is x, second is (x+2), third is x+4

    sum is x + (x+2) + (x+4) = 87

    3x+6=87

    3x=81

    x=27

    Answer: smallest number is 27
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