SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 75. Find the integers.

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Question 1191472: The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 75. Find the integers.
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The middle number is 75/3 = 25, thus 23,25, and 27 are the three consecutive odd integers.



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The workout:  n-2, n, n+2  are the three consecutive odd integers



             3n = 75

              n = 25    --> n-2 = 23, and n+2 = 27