To find: The three consecutive odd integers.
Answer to Problem 9P
The three integers are 11,13,15.
Explanation of Solution
Given information: The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 24 more than the greatest of the three integers.
Calculation:
Let the first odd integer as ‘ x’
The second odd integer is
The greatest odd integer is
Sum of these three integers is 24 more than the
So, the equation is
Combine like terms and solve for x .
Subtract both sides x
Subtract both sides 6.
Divide both sides by 2.
So, second odd integer is
Largest odd integer is
Conclusion: The three odd integers are 11,13, 15.
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