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7 August, 23:48

Find three consecutive odd integers such that the sum of the smaller two is three times the largest increased by seven

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  1. 7 August, 23:54
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    Let the three odd integers be x - 2, x and x + 2

    x - 2 + x = 3 (x + 2) + 7

    2x - 2 = 3x + 6 + 7

    2x - 2 = 3x + 13

    3x - 2x = - 2 - 13

    x = - 15

    The three consecutive odd integers are - 17, - 15 and - 13.
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