SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 41 less than four times the largest. Find the numbers.

Question 410423: The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 41 less than four times the largest. Find the numbers.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 41 less than four times the largest. Find the numbers.
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1st = 2x-1
2nd = 2x+1
3rd = 2x+3
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sum = 4(2x+3)-41
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6x+3 = 8x+12-41
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6x+3 = 8x-29
2x = 32
x = 16
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1st: 2x-1 = 31
2nd: 33
3rd: 35
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Stan H.
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