Question

Find the sum of three consecutive odd integers if the sum of the first two integers is equal to twenty-four less than four times the third integer.

Answer 1

2n + 2 = 4(n+4) - 24

Answer 2

sorry half my answer deleted itself there

Answer 3

let the first odd number = n

the sum, s, is given by:

n + n+2 + n+4 = s


the last bit of information tells us

n + n+2 = 4(n+4) - 24

Answer 4

solve the last equation to find n, then use this value to find s

Answer 5

Thank you SO much! :D!

Answer 6

no problem :)