Question

The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 57. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

Let the three consecutive odd numbers be x, x+2, x+4.

According to the statement:

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 57

⇒ x + x + x = 57 – 2 – 4

⇒ 3x = 51

⇒ x = 17

Three consecutive odd numbers are 17, 19, 21