SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive odd numbers, the smaller of which is equal to 2n - 1. Write as an equation

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Question 1132355: The sum of three consecutive odd numbers, the smaller of which is equal to 2n - 1.
Write as an equation
Answer by ikleyn(52797) About Me  (Show Source):
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S = (2n-1) + (2n+1) + (2n+3) = 6n+3 = 3*(2n+1).


So, this sum is three times the middle of the three numbers.