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Question 150036: 3 consecutive odd integers whose sum is one hundred eighty three: 3 consecutive odd integers whose sum is one hundred eighty three
Answer by stanbon(18999) About Me  (Show Source):
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3 consecutive odd integers whose sum is one hundred eighty three
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1st 2x-1
2nd 2x+1
3rd 2x+3
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EQUATION:
2x-1 + 2x+1 + 2x+3 = 183
6x + 3 = 183
6x = 180
x = 30
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1st: 59
2nd: 61
3rd: 63
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Cheers,
Stan H.