The sum of 3 consecutive odd numbers is 183 , what is the second number

Mathematics · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020

llm

Answered on Thu Mar 31 2022

Let the first number be x

then, 2nd number would be x +2

and, 3rd number would be x + 4

According to question,

x+x+2+x+4 = 183

3x + 6 = 183

3x = 183-6

3x = 177

x = 177/3

x = 59

Then, 2nd number = x + 2

= 59 + 2

= 61

Thus, 2nd number is 61