SOLUTION: The sum of 3 consecutive odd integers that equal 74

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Question 946689: The sum of 3 consecutive odd integers that equal 74
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of 3 consecutive odd integers that equal 74
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1st: 2x-3
2nd: 2x-1
3rd: 2x+1
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Equation::
Sum = 74
6x -3 = 74
6x = 77
x = 12.83333...
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1st:: 2x-3 is not an integer
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Please check your problem statement
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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