Question

what is the the sum of 3 consecutive odd integers is 18 less than five times the middle number. please help!!

Answer 1

Set up the problem like this:
x + x+2 + x+4 = 5(x+2) - 18
where x is the lowest integer, x+2 the middle one, and x+4 the greatest.
then simplify:
3x +6 = 5x + 10 -18
3x +6 = 5x - 8
14 = 2x
x=7
So the three integers are 7, 9, 11.

Answer 2

thank you!!

Answer 3

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