three times of the smallest of three consecutive odd number decreased by 7 equal twice the largest one. find the number
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Answer:15,17 and 19
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the 3 consecutive odd numbers be (x-1), (x+1) & (x+3).
By question,
3(x-1)-7=2(x+3)
Or, 3x-3-7=2x+6
Or, 3x-2x=6+10
Or, x=16
Therefore required numbers are 15,17 and 19
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