SOLUTION: what is the the sum of 3 consecutive odd integers is 18 less than five times the middle number find the 3 integers

Question 565738: what is the the sum of 3 consecutive odd integers is 18 less than five times the middle number find the 3 integers

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
what is the the sum of 3 consecutive odd integers is 18 less than five times the middle number.
1st: 2x-1
2nd: 2x+1
3rd: 2x+3
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Equation:
sum = 5(2nd)-18
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6x+3 = 5(2x+1)-18
6x + 3 = 10x + 5 -18
6x + 3 = 10x - 13
4x = 16
x = 4
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Stan H.
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