SOLUTION: Find three cnsecutive odd integers such that twice the first, decreased by the second is 35.

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Question 153372: Find three cnsecutive odd integers such that twice the first, decreased by the second is 35.
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find three cnsecutive odd integers such that twice the first, decreased by the second is 35.
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Let x = first consecutive odd integer
x + 2 = second consecutive odd integer
x + 4 = third consecutive odd integer
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2x - (x + 2) = 35
2x - x - 2 = 35
x - 2 = 35
x = 37
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Therefore, the three consecutive odd integers are:
37, 39 and 41