Question

Write a polynomial that represents the sum of an odd integer 2n+1 and the next two consecutive odd intergers. how do i do this?

Answer 1

would it be (2n+1)+ (2n+3)+ (2n+5)?

Answer 2

Yes, that should be correct. Although, might just need to be simplified afterwards.

Answer 3

well i know that but r u sure i am correct?

Answer 4

yes, looks good. you can check your expression by setting n=0 and see if you get 3 sequential odd numbers.

Answer 5

k

Answer 6

now simplify (add up all the n terms, and the constant terms)

Answer 7

yep i did that and got 6n+9

Answer 8

am i correct?