the sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 249. Find the Numbers

Question

the sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 249. Find the Numbers

Answer 1

Hi, again!

 

Since they are consecutive odd integers:

 

N, N + 2, N + 4

 

Now, add them:

 

N + N + 2 + N + 4 = 249

 

3N + 6 = 249

3N = 243

N = 81

 

The numbers are 81, 83, 85

Answer 2

Let the numbers be:

x

x+ 2

x + 4

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 249

3x = 243

x = 81,

x + 2 = 83

x + 4 = 85