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The sum of 3 consecutive odd numbers is 87. what is the smallest of the 3 numbers?

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Belcatyaidn
lets first numbers is x, second is (x+2), third is x+4
sum is x+(x+2)+(x+4)=87
3x+6=87
3x=81
x=27
Answer: smallest number is 27
Kyttenidn
The three numbers would be 27, 29, and 31. 27 + 29 + 31 = 87 The smallest of these numbers is 27 so that's your answer.
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