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There are five consecutive odd integers. The sum of largest integer and twice the smallest integer is 53. Find the smallest integer
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There are five consecutive odd integers. The sum of largest integer and twice the smallest integer is 53. Find the smallest integer

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16

The equation I used was x = smallest integer.

(X + 5) + (2x) = 53

3x + 5 = 53

3x = 48

X = 16
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