The sum of the squares of three consecutive odd numbers is 2531. Find the numbers. |
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(a) |
27, 29, 31 |
(b) |
25, 27, 29 |
(c) |
31, 33, 35 |
(d) |
21, 23, 25 |
The sum of the squares of three consecutive odd numbers is 2531. Find the numbers. |
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(a) |
27, 29, 31 |
(b) |
25, 27, 29 |
(c) |
31, 33, 35 |
(d) |
21, 23, 25 |
Let the numbers be
Then,
Hence, the required numbers are 27, 29 and 31.