Question

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Find three consecutive ODD integers with a sum of 75. First, write an equation, then solve.

Answer 1

x+x+2+x+4 = 75

3x + 6 = 75

3x = 75-6

3x = 69

x = 23

x = 23

x+2 = 23+2 = 25

x+3 = 23+4 = 27