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Three times the first of three consecutive odd integers is 3 more than twice the third. The third integer is

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Three times the first of three consecutive odd integers is 3 more than twice the third.
The third integer is
  1. 9
  2. 11
  3. 13
  4. 15

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D - 15
Odd integers x,x+2,x+4x, x+2, x+4: 3x=2(x+4)+33x = 2(x+4) + 3 gives x=11x = 11. Third = 15.

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