Linear equation ch
Solution:
Let the consecutive odd numbers be: x, x+2 and x+4.
So, the consecutive odd numbers are:
Let the consecutive odd numbers be: x, x+2 and x+4.
According the the question,
x + (x+2) + (x+4) = 87
3x + 6 = 87
3x = 87 - 6
3x = 81
3x = 81
x = 81 ÷ 3
x = 27
x = 27
So, the consecutive odd numbers are:
- x = 27
- (x+2) = (27+2) = 29
- (x+4) = (27+4) = 31