Question

The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is less than or equal to 33. Write an inequality and solve to determine the maximum value of the lowest number.

Answer 1

9

Explanation:

If first odd number is x

THen next consecutive odd number is x + 2

Next one is x + 4

Now, we can write the word problem as:

`x+x+2+x+4 \leq 33`

Now we solve:

`x+x+2+x+4 \leq 33\\3x+6 \leq 33\\3x \leq 27\\x \leq 9`

So, x is less than or equal to 9, so it can be

9, 7, 5 .....

What is the maximum value of the lowest number (x)?? It is 9