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Find three consecutive odd integers whose sum is 105. Write the equation

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(x)+(x+2)+(x+4) = 105 is the equation

The three consecutive odd integers are 33, 35, 37

33+35+37 = 105

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Work Shown:

x = first odd integer

x+2 = next consecutive odd integer

x+4 = third consecutive odd integer

The three items sum to 105

(x)+(x+2)+(x+4) = 105 is the equation

3x+6 = 105

3x = 105-6

3x = 99

x = 99/3

x = 33 is the first odd integer

x+2 = 33+2 = 35 is the second consecutive odd integer

x+4 = 33+4 = 37 is the third consecutive odd integer

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Check:

33+35+37 = 105

The answers are confirmed.

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