SOLUTION: Hello, I have a math question that is: Find 3 consecutive odd integers such that the first is 23 less than the sum of the second and third. i have tried 23x-(x+2)+(x+4)= (x+2)

Question 359810: Hello, I have a math question that is: Find 3 consecutive odd integers such that the first is 23 less than the sum of the second and third.
i have tried 23x-(x+2)+(x+4)= (x+2) + (x+4). As i found out this does not give me the right answer. I'm not really sure how to set up this problem. If you could please help me that would be nice.
Thank you for your time.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"Find 3 consecutive odd integers such that the first is 23 less than the sum of the second and third" means that

Start with the given equation.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the solution is

This means that the 3 numbers are: 17, 19, 21

If you need more help, email me at jim_thompson5910@hotmail.com

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