The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 177 what is the smallest of the three

Question

Its hard and how do I get the answer

Answer 1

Let the smallest odd number = x

Let the second smallest odd number= x + 2

Let the largest odd number = x + 4

 

 

Write an equation that represents the sum of the number.

 

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 177

 

 

Solve for x to get your smallest number.

 

3x + 6 = 177

 

 

Subtract 6 on both sides of the equation.

 

3x = 171

 

 

Divide both sides of the equation by 3.

 

x = 57

 

 

 

Answer 2

Michael worked this problem out correctly the smallest odd number is 57.