Problema Solution
the sum of three consecutive odd integers is -27. Find the integers.
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the three consecutive odd integers ca be written as:
2x - 1, 2x + 1, 2x + 3, where x is integer
the sum of three consecutive odd integers is -27:
(2x - 1) + (2x + 1) + (2x + 3) = -27
by solving we find:
x = -5
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2(-5) - 1 = -11
2(-5) + 1 = -9
2(-5) + 3 = -7
the three consecutive odd integers are -7, -9 and -11.