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there are 3 consecutive odd integers.3 times the largest is 7 times the smallest. what are the integers

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Answer: 3, 5, 7

Explanation:

Let the integers be
x, x+2. x+4.

Then, we know that:


3(x+4)=7x\\\\3x+12=7x\\\\4x=12\\\\x=3

So, the three integers are 3, 5, 7.

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