<PRE><B>Question 402476</B>
The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 117. If the first number is n, write down an equation containing n. Find the three numbers.
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Even numbers must be symbolized as multiples of 2, such as 2x,2x+2,2x+4 etc.
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Odd numbers must be symbolized as an odd number  more than or less than an
even number, such as 2x-1, 2x+1, 2x+3
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Your Problem:
1st 2x-1
2nd 2x+1
3rd 2x+3
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Equation:
2x-1+2x+1+2x+3 = 117
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6x+3 = 117
6x = 114
x = 16
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1st: 2x-1 = 31
2nd: 2x+1 = 33
3rd: 2x+3 = 35
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Cheers,
Stan H.</PRE>