Solve the problem.
-If the first and third of three consecutive odd integers are added, the result is 75 less than five times the second integer. Find the third integer.
A)23
B)25
C)50
D)27

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Let the three consecutive odd integers be $x$, $x+2$, and $x+4$. According to the problem, $x + (x+4) = 5(x+2) - 75$. Solving this equation gives $x = 23$, making the third integer $x+4 = 27$.

Solve the Problem. -If the First and Third of Three Consecutive Odd Integers