Question

Three times the smallest of three consecutive odd numbers decreased by 7 equal twice the largest one. Find the numbers​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Consecutive odd numbers (x=smallest): x, x+2, x+4

3x-7 = "three times the smallest … decreased by 7"

2(x+4) = "twice the largest"

These two things are equal: 3x-7 = 2(x+4)

3x-7 = 2x+8

x = 15

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Ans: the 3 numbers are 15, 17, and 19

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Check: 3(15)-7 = 45-7 = 38

2(19) = 38 √