SOLUTION: P,Q,R are consecutive odd numbers in ascending order.If the value of 3 times P is 3 less than 2 times R , find the value of R.

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Question 948174: P,Q,R are consecutive odd numbers in ascending order.If the value of 3 times P is 3 less than 2 times R , find the value of R.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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P=n-2
Q=n
R=n%2B2
3P=2R-3
Substituting,
3%28n-2%29=2%28n%2B2%29-3
3n-6=2n%2B4-3
3n-6=2n%2B1
n=7
So then,
R=7%2B2
R=9