SOLUTION: The sum of three odd consecutive integers is less than 100. Find the largest integer that satisfies these conditions.

Question 781690: The sum of three odd consecutive integers is less than 100. Find the largest integer that satisfies these conditions.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sum of three odd consecutive integers is less than 100. Find the largest integer that satisfies these conditions.
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1st: 2x-1
2nd: 2x+1
3rd: 2x+3
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Equation:
sum < 100
6x + 3 < 100
6x < 97
x < 16 1/6
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Ans: x = 16
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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