ladyj3 ladyj3
  • 17-02-2016
  • Mathematics
contestada

the sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 165 what is the smallest of the three numbers

Respuesta :

Prankvsprank21
Prankvsprank21 Prankvsprank21
  • 17-02-2016
Three consecutive odd integers: n, n + 2, and n + 4

n + (n + 2) + (n + 4) = 165
3n + 6 = 165
3n + 6 - 6 = 165 - 6
3n = 159
3n / 3 = 159 / 3
n = 53

So the first number is n, or 53.
The second number is n + 2, or 55.
The third number is n + 4, or 57.

Hope this helps! :)
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

A bathtub is being filled with water. After 3 minutes 4/5 of the tub is full. Assuming the rate is constant, how much longer will it take to fill the tub?
Why did the slogan Peace Land and Bread appeal to the Russian people?
What military strategy defeated Cornwallis at Yorktown?
please solve the following equation. x-6x=56
please solve the following equation. x-6x=56
How do you use implicit differentiation to find x^2+3xy+y^3=10
How do you use implicit differentiation to find x^2+3xy+y^3=10
which process breaks down sugars to make atp when oxygen is present
What military strategy defeated Cornwallis at Yorktown?
please solve the following equation. x-6x=56