SOLUTION: Given 3 consecutive odd integers. The sum of the largest two (odd integers) is 85 less than the smallest. Find all 3 odd integers.

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Question 1046623: Given 3 consecutive odd integers. The sum of the largest two (odd integers) is 85 less than the smallest. Find all 3 odd integers.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use n, n+2 and n+4
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(N+2) + (n+4) + 85 = n
2n + 91 = n
N = -91
--> -91, -89 & -87