Answer:
The second number in the sequence is 17.
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the three consecutive odd numbers be 2x-1,2x+1 and 2x+3
As per the question, the sum of the 2 odd numbers is 51.
So forming the relevant equation:
(2x-1) + (2x+1) + (2x+3) = 51
=> 6x + 3 = 51
=> 6x = 51-3 = 48
=> x = 48/6 = 8
Calculating the individual numbers:
So the consecutive odd numbers are 15,17,19 and the second number in the sequence is 17.
