SOLUTION: Two times the largest of three consecutive odd integers equals 17 more than the second. Find the integers.

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Question 946691: Two times the largest of three consecutive odd integers equals 17 more than the second. Find the integers.
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
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consecutive odd integers: (x-2), x, (x+2)

2(x+2) = 17 + x
2x + 4 = x + 17
x = 13

The integers are 11, 13, and 15.