SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 72 more than the smallest integer. Find the integers.

SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 72 more than the smallest integer. Find the integers.

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Question 655728: The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 72 more than the smallest integer. Find the integers.
Answer by MathDazed(34) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n + (n+2) + (n+4) = n + 72
3n + 6 = n + 72
2n = 66
n = 33
n+2 = 35
n+4 = 37
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