Question

what three consecutive odd integers have a sum of 159?
Equation_______
Answer__________

Answer 1

HINT: Equation -> x(x+2)(x+4) = 159

Answer 2

guess and check

Answer 3

\(49+51+53=153\) too low
try \(51+53+55\)

Answer 4

If you are particularly sharp with your algebra, you can define 3 cosecutive odd integers. This would be somewhat more specific than the Hint given earlier.

Personally, though, I'd give Guess and Check a good try.

Answer 5

thanks