SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 201. Find the integers.

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Question 439194: The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 201. Find the integers.
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, Alan3354:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 201. Find the integers.
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1st: 2x-1
2nd: 2x+1
3rd: 2x+3
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Equation:
sum = 201
6x+3 = 201
6x = 198
x = 33
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1st: 65
2nd: 67
3rd: 69
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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201/3 = 67, the middle number
65, 67, & 69
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If you want to waste time on it, find the middle number
The numbers are n-2, n & n+2
n-2 + n + n+2 = 201
3n = 201
n = 67