Problema Solution
the sum of 3 consecutive odd intergers is 87. Find the equation used to solve this problem. Find three ratios
Answer provided by our tutors
let the first odd integer be '2n+1', then the next two odd integers are '2n+3' and '2n+5'
the sum of these integers is 87:
(2n+1)+(2n+3)+(2n+5) = 87
solving for 'n' we have:
n=13
2n+1 = 27
2n+3 = 29
2n+5 = 31
the integers are 27, 29 and 31