Twice the smallest of three consecutive odd integers is three more than the largest. Find the integers. (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list.)

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Jacquelyn Robbins

2 August, 17:37

Twice the smallest of three consecutive odd integers is three more than the largest. Find the integers. (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list.)

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Natalia Mcguire · Answer 1

Answer: 1, 3, 5

let x represent the smallest consecutive odd integer

2x + 3 = x + 4

2x - x = 4 - 3

x = 1

therefore the lowest integer is 1, making the other two 3 and 5.