SOLUTION: the sum of three consecutive odd integers is 129.what expression represents the smallest integer if x is the middle integer?

SOLUTION: the sum of three consecutive odd integers is 129.what expression represents the smallest integer if x is the middle integer?

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Question 840915: the sum of three consecutive odd integers is 129.what expression represents the smallest integer if x is the middle integer?

Answer by hamsanash1981@gmail.com(151) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given that x is the middle integer then consecutive odd numbers are x-2,x,x+2.
the smallest integer is x-2.
x-2+x+x+2 = 129
3x=129
x = 43
the odd numbers are 43-2, 43, 43+2
ie., 41,43,45.
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