SOLUTION: I have to write and solve an equation to find three consective odd integers whose sum is 75. Please help

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Question 511773: I have to write and solve an equation to find three consective odd integers whose sum is 75. Please help
Answer by John10(297) About Me  (Show Source):
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First let x be the FIRST odd integer then the next two odd consecutive numbers will be (x + 2), (x + 4) respectively
Their sum is 75: x + (x+ 2) + (x + 4) = 75
Solve for x to find three integers
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