the sum of 3 consecutive odd numbers is 75. what is the smallest of the 3 numbers?

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Answer 1

Let these numbers be x, x+2 & x+6.

Write an equation setting their sum = 75.  Solve it.  

Answer 2

75/3=25 which is the mean and also the middle integer

25-2=23

25+2=27

23, 25, 27

or,...

x+x+2+x+4=75

3x+6=75

3x=69

x=23

x+2=25

x+4=27