Question 508965
x, y and z are three consecutive odd integers.
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-6x +2y +5z = 53
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We can redefine the integers to use only one unknown
x
x+2
x+4
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substitute
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-6(x) +2(x+2) +5(x+4) = 53
-6x +2x +4 +5x +20 = 53
x + 24 = 53
x = 29
x+2 = 31
x+4 = 33
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Answer: The three numbers are 29, 31, and 33.
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Done.