SOLUTION: Twice the smallest of three consecutive odd integers is five more than the largest. Find the integers.

SOLUTION: Twice the smallest of three consecutive odd integers is five more than the largest. Find the integers.

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Question 534381: Twice the smallest of three consecutive odd integers is five more than the largest. Find the integers.
Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Three consecutive odd integers can be defined as:
x
x+2
x+4
.
2*x = x+4 +5
x = 9
x+2 = 11
x +4 = 13
.
Checking...
2*9 = 18
18 is 5 more than 13
Correct.
.
Answer: The integers are 9, 11, and 13.
.
Done.
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