Problema Solution

find the three consecutive odd integers such that their sum decreased by the second equalls 50

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The odd integers are x, x+2, and x+4 (they differ by 2).

We have

[x + (x + 2) + (x + 4)] - (x + 2) = 50

x + (x + 4) = 50

2x + 4 = 50

2x = 46

x = 23

THe next two integers are 25 and 27.

Answers: 23, 25, and 27

To check: (23 + 25 + 27) - 25 = 75 - 25 = 50

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