SOLUTION: The sum of the third and twice the first of three consecutive odd integers is 49. Find all three consecutive odd integers and the equation.

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Question 145635: The sum of the third and twice the first of three consecutive odd integers is 49. Find all three consecutive odd integers and the equation.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of the third and twice the first of three consecutive odd integers is 49. Find all three consecutive odd integers and the equation.
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1st: 2x-1
2nd: 2x+1
3rd: 2x+3
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EQUATION:
2(2x-1) + 2x+3 =49
4x-2 + 2x+3 = 49
6x+1 = 49
6x = 48
x = 8
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1st: 2x-1 = 15
2nd: 17
3rd: 19
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Stan H.