Let 1st integer be F

Then others are: F + 2, and F + 4

We then get: F + 2 = 3(F + 4) - 20

F + 2 = 3F + 12 - 20

F - 3F = - 8 - 2

- 2F = - 10

F, or 1st integer = 

2nd and 3rd integers:  

Answer by ikleyn(52805)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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find three consecutive odd intergers such that the second is 20 less than 3 times the third  integer.

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When I look in this problem, I have only one thought and only one question:





    What the first number is doing in this problem
    and for what reason is it included to the condition ?






 

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