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The sum of 3 consecutive odd integers is 105, how do you find the numbers? List the numbers in order from least to greatest.

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Answer: 33, 35, and 37

Explanation:

An example of 3 consecutive odd integers are 5,7,9

So our expression can be x, x+2, x+4

The sum is 105, therefore we can setup the equations:

X + (x+2) +(x+4) = 105

3x +6 =105

Solve for x

3x = 99

x=33


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