SOLUTION: Three times the smallest of three consecutive odd numbers decreased by 7 equals twice the largest one. Find the numbers

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Numbers -> SOLUTION: Three times the smallest of three consecutive odd numbers decreased by 7 equals twice the largest one. Find the numbers      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 625843: Three times the smallest of three consecutive odd numbers decreased by 7 equals twice the largest one. Find the numbers
Answer by oscargut(2103) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Numbers are n, n+2 and n+4
3n-7 = 2(n+4)
3n-7 = 2n+8
3n-2n = 8+7
n = 15
Answer: 15, 17 and 19

You can make a Paypal payment for this help or send more problems to me at:
mthman@gmail.com