SOLUTION: Find the consecutive odd integers such that the sum of the smallest number and middle number is 27 less than 3 times the largest number.

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Question 1096189: Find the consecutive odd integers such that the sum of the smallest number and middle number is 27 less than 3 times the largest number.
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
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-----------------The integers are 17, 19, 21.







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The integers: -17, -15, -13
Answer by ikleyn(52780)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The correct answer is: The integers are 17, 19, 21. 

Assuming three integers


n+(n+2) = 3(n+4)-27


2n + 2 = 3n + 12 - 27

2 = n + 12 - 27

n = 2-12+27

n = 17


The integers  are   17, 19, 21.


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