SOLUTION: Three consecutive odd counting numbers have the property that the sum of the largest and twice the smallest is 112. What is the middle number?

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Hi,

Note: consecutive odd number differ by 2.

Let x, (x+2) and (x+4) represent the numbers

(x+4) + 2x = 112

3x = 108

x = 36

Middle number is 38

checking our answer

40 + 72 = 112