SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive odd integers is equal to 39. Write the equation that describes this situation and determine the three integers.

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Question 257931: The sum of three consecutive odd integers is equal to 39. Write the equation that describes this situation and determine the three integers.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x, x+2 & x=4 be the 3 consecutive odd integers.
x+x+2+x=4=39
3x+6=39
3x=39-6
3x=33
x=11 ans. for the smallest integer.
11+2=13 ans. for the middle integer.
11+4=15 ans. for the largest integer.
Proof:
11+13+15=39
39=39