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3) Five times the second of three consecutive odd integers is

thirteen less than three times the sum of the first and third
integers. Find the largest odd integer..

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Answer:

15

Explanation:

Let x represent the middle odd integer.

5x = 3((x-2)+(x+2)) -13

5x = 6x -13

x = 13 . . . . the middle of 3 consecutive odd integers

The largest odd integer is 15.

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