SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 39. Write equations to model the situation, and find the values of the three integers

Question 942119: The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 39. Write equations to model the situation, and find the values of the three integers
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
z = y + 2
y = x + 2
x + y + z = 39
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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y - z = -2
x - y = -2
x + y + z = 39
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x = 11
y = 13
z = 15
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