Form an expression for the sum of three consecutive odd integers if the smallest number is x. (difference between consecutive odd integers is 2)

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asked Feb 20, 2023 62.2k views

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Christian Nguyen · Answer 1 · 2023-02-25T03:05:32+0000

Answer:

3x + 6.

Explanation:

That would be x + x +2 + x + 4

= 3x + 6.

Verify this by adding 7 9 and 11:

7 + 9 + 11 = 27

3(7) + 6 = 21 + 6 = 27.