SOLUTION: Find 3 consecutive odd integers such that the sum of the smallest and 4 times the largest is 61

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Question 52650: Find 3 consecutive odd integers such that the sum of the smallest and 4 times the largest is 61
Answer by gsmani_iyer(201) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the smallest number be = x

So the next big number = x+2

And the largest number = x+4

x + 4(x+4) = 61

x + 4x + 16 = 61

5x + 16 = 61

5x = 61-16 = 45

So x = 45/5 = 9

Therefore, the numbers are 9, 11 and 13. Answer.
gsm