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The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 33. what are the numbers?

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Answer:

The numbers are 9,11 and 13.      

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : The SUM of three consecutive odd numbers is 33.

To find : What are the numbers?

SOLUTION :

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

According to question,

The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 33.

x+x+2+x+4=33

ADD LIKE TERMS,

3x+6=33

Subtract 6 both side,

3x=27

Divide by 3 both side,

\frac{3x}{3}=\frac{27}{3}

x=9

So, The consecutive odd numbers are

x=9

x+2=9+2=11

x+4=9+4=13

Therefore, The numbers are 9,11 and 13.


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