Let represent the least consecutive odd integer.

The next greater consecutive odd integer .

The greatest of the three odd integers .

The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 51.

Write an equation for the current situation.

                                     (Combine like terms)

According to subtraction property of equality: Subtract 6 from each side.

                      (Apply additive inverse property: )

                                     (Apply additive identity property: )

                                             (Subtract: )

According to division property of equality: Divide each side by 3.

                                 (Cancel common terms)

                                    (Divide: )

The three consecutive odd integers are 15, 17 and 19.

The three consecutive odd integers are 15, 17 and 19.