SOLUTION: The sum of 3 consecutive odd integers is 12 less than 3 times the middle integer.

Question 987264: The sum of 3 consecutive odd integers is 12 less than 3 times the middle integer.
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

The sum of 3 consecutive odd integers is 12 less than 3 times the middle integer.

Let smallest integer be S
Then middle and largest are: S + 2, and S + 4, respectively
We then get: S + S + 2 + S + 4 = 3(S + 2) - 12
Solve for S to get the smallest
I don't know which integer you seek as you didn't state this. However after finding the first, you certainly can find the others, if needed.
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