Question

sum of three consecutive odd integers is 207. What are the integers.

Answer 1

let the ist integer be x then next odd is x + 2 and the next is x + 4

then x + x +2 + x + 4 = 207

3x + 6 = 207

subtract 6 from both sides

3x = 201

I'll let you solve for x

Answer 2

i dont know how to solve this.

Answer 3

divide both sides by 3

Answer 4

can you show me how, then i will remember how do it next time?

Answer 5

if you have a computer then you have a calculator... now just do the calculation

Answer 6

207 divided by 3 = 69, now how do i find out the second integer

Answer 7

its 201/3 = 67

the integers are 67, 69 and 71