SOLUTION: If the first and third of three consecutive odd integers are added, the result is 45 less than five times the second integer. Find the third integer.

Question 215167: If the first and third of three consecutive odd integers are added, the result is 45 less than five times the second integer. Find the third integer.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If the first and third of three consecutive odd integers are added, the result is 45 less than five times the second integer. Find the third integer.
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1st: 2x-1
2nd: 2x+1
3rd: 2x+3
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Equation:
2x-1 + 2x+3 = 5(2x+1)-45
4x+2 = 10x -40
6x = 42
x = 7
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1st: 2x-1 = 13
2nd: 15
3rd: 17
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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