SOLUTION: If the sum of three consecutive odd integers is 411, what is the first integer? A 131 B 133 C 135 D 137 E 139

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Question 223722: If the sum of three consecutive odd integers is 411, what is the first integer?


A 131
B 133
C 135
D 137
E 139
Answer by drj(1380)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If the sum of three consecutive odd integers is 411, what is the first integer?

A 131
B 133
C 135
D 137
E 139

Step 1. Let n be one odd integer.

Step 2. Let n+2 and n+4 be the next two odd consecutive integer.

Step 3. Then n+(n+2)+(n+4)=411 be the sum of three odd integers

Step 4. Solving n+(n+2)+(n+4)=411 yields the following steps.

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  • This is an equation! Solutions: n=135.
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and

Check sum...135+137+139... which is a true statement

Step 5. ANSWER: The three consecutive odd integers are 135, 137, and 139. The first integer is 135 so the solution is C.

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Respectfully,
Dr J
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