SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive odd integers is equal to 99.

Question 147819: The sum of three consecutive odd integers is equal to 99.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x=first number, so that means that the next number is x+2 and the next number is x+4

So "sum of three consecutive odd integers is equal to 99" translates to

Start with the given equation.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the answer is

So the first number is 31, the second number is 33 and the third is 35
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