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02-01-2018
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three consecutive odd integers have a sum of 3.what are the number

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CherryWitch CherryWitch

02-01-2018

x = smallest odd
x + 2 = second odd
x + 4 = third odd

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 3
3x + 6 = 3
3x = -3
x = -1

The numbers are -1, 1, 3. Hope this helps!

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