SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 117. If the first number is n, write down an equation containing n. Find the three numbers.

Question 402476: The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 117. If the first number is n, write down an equation containing n. Find the three numbers.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 117. If the first number is n, write down an equation containing n. Find the three numbers.
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Even numbers must be symbolized as multiples of 2, such as 2x,2x+2,2x+4 etc.
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Odd numbers must be symbolized as an odd number more than or less than an
even number, such as 2x-1, 2x+1, 2x+3
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Your Problem:
1st 2x-1
2nd 2x+1
3rd 2x+3
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Equation:
2x-1+2x+1+2x+3 = 117
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6x+3 = 117
6x = 114
x = 16
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1st: 2x-1 = 31
2nd: 2x+1 = 33
3rd: 2x+3 = 35
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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