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3. Three consecutive odd integers wn

the three numbers?
onsecutive odd integers when added together have the sum of five times the lowest number. What are the three numbers​

User Grubsnik
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Answer: Lowest 3, 5 and 7 Highest.

Explanation:

Add x +x+2+x+4=5(x)

Add Like Terms: 3x+6=5x

Subtract 3x from 3x and 5x.

Should look like this: 6=2x

Divide 2 from both sides. : 3=x

x=3

x+2=5

x+4=7

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