SOLUTION: Find 3 consecutive odd integers such that the sum of the first and third equals the sum of the second and 43.

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Question 408757: Find 3 consecutive odd integers such that the sum of the first and third equals the sum of the second and 43.
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SOLUTIONS: Let the three consecutive odd integers are x,x+2,x+4
According to the question:
x + x + 4 = x + 2 + 43
By Solving the equation we get,
2x + 4 = x + 45
2x - x = 45 - 4
x = 41
Therefore the three consecutive odd integers are
41, 43, 45