SOLUTION: the sum of three consecutive odd integers is 183, what is the smallest of the three numbers?

Question 931905: the sum of three consecutive odd integers is 183, what is the smallest of the three numbers?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
z = y + 2
y = x + 2
x + y + z = 183
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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y - z = -2
x - y = -2
x + y + z = 183
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solution:
x = 59
y = 61
z = 63
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