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5 October, 13:50

Solve the largest of three consecutive odd integers minus twice the smallest is - 13, find this largest odd integer

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  1. 5 October, 13:51
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    Consecutive odd integers. X

    X+2

    X+4

    The largest is x+4. So it looks like this. X+4-2x = -13

    -1x+4 = - 13

    Subtract 4 from both sides. - 1x + 4-4. = - 13 - 4

    -x = - 17

    X=17. So the smallest number is 17. The largest is 17 + 4. = 21

    The answer is 21
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