SOLUTION: Julie has three children whose ages are consecutive odd integers. If x represents the youngest child�s age, which expression represents the sum of her children�s ages?

Question 881202: Julie has three children whose ages are consecutive odd integers.
If x represents the youngest child�s age, which expression represents
the sum of her children�s ages?
Answer by JulietG(1812) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"Which expression" gives the opinion that there are choices, yet you did not list any.
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Let A, B, and C be the children's ages.
The children are:
A (oldest child)
B = A-2 (the numbers are consecutive and odd, so 2 apart)
C = A-4
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The sum is A + B + C
Substitute the values above.
A + (A-2) + (A-4)
Add
3A - 6 = sum of children's ages
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