Question

The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 177. Find the numbers

Answer 1

Answer:
57 ; 59 ; 61

x – the first number
x + 2 – the second number
x + 4 – the third number

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 177
3x + 6 = 177
3x = 171
x = 57

1st nb: 57
2nd nb: 57 + 2 = 59
3rd nb: 57 + 4 = 61

Check:
57 + 59 + 61 = 177