Question 151185
x=first consecutive odd
x+2=second consecutive odd
x+4=third consecutive odd


first + third= 5(second)-63


Plug in the variables
x+(x+4)=5(x+2)-63


Distribute
x+x+4=5x+10-63


Combine like terms on both sides
2x+4=5x-53


Add 53 to both sides
2x+57=5x


Subtract 2x from both sides
57=3x


Divide both sides by 3
19=x


first consecutive odd=(19)
second consecutive odd=(19)+2
third consecutive odd=(19)+4
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Answer:
first consecutive odd=19
second consecutive odd=21
**third consecutive odd=23**