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If the first and third of three consecutive odd integers are added, the result is 81 less than five times the second integer. find the third integer. 27

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Answer; 27

Step-by-step explanation:

x = first consecutive number
x + 2 = second consecutive number
x + 4 = third consecutive number

x + x + 4 = 5(x + 2) - 81
2x + 4 = 5x + 10 - 81
2x + 4 = 5x - 71
3x = 75
x = 25

First number = x = 25
Second number = x + 2 = 27
Third number = x + 4 = 29
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