Find 3 consecutive odd integers such that the sum of 7 times the smallest and twice the largest is - 91?

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Mayo

31 December, 23:50

Find 3 consecutive odd integers such that the sum of 7 times the smallest and twice the largest is - 91?

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Jake Hudson · Answer 1

Suppose the smallest odd integer is n, the next one is then n+2, and the third one is n+4

7n+2 (n+4) = - 91

7n+2n+8=-91

9n=-99

n=-11

so the three odd integers are - 11,-9,-7