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What are three consecutive ODD integers with the sum of 465?

 Sep 24, 2014

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We could set this up and solve it algebraically, but here's an easier way:

Divide 465 by 3 = 155

So  .... 155 + 155 + 155   = 465

Subtract 2 from the first number and add 2 to the last number ....  and we get....

153 + 155 + 157 = 465

And there are the three consecutive odd numbers !!!

 

 Sep 24, 2014
 #1
avatar+129840 
+8
Best Answer

We could set this up and solve it algebraically, but here's an easier way:

Divide 465 by 3 = 155

So  .... 155 + 155 + 155   = 465

Subtract 2 from the first number and add 2 to the last number ....  and we get....

153 + 155 + 157 = 465

And there are the three consecutive odd numbers !!!

 

CPhill Sep 24, 2014

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