SOLUTION: 19. If the sum of three consecutive odd integers is 75, what is the largest of these integers?

SOLUTION: 19. If the sum of three consecutive odd integers is 75, what is the largest of these integers?

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Question 964579: 19. If the sum of three consecutive odd integers is 75, what is the largest of these integers?

Answer by amarjeeth123(570) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the three consecutive odd integers be x-2,x and x+2
Sum of these integers=75
x-2+x+x+2=75
3x=75
x=25
The integers are 23,25 and 27.
The largest of these integers is 27.
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