the sum off 3 odd integers is 303. find the integers

Question

Find the integers 

Answer 1

Hello Tammy,

 

The following is the breakdown of the problem....

 

English:

Create the variables for the 3 odd integers

Math:

x = 1st odd integer,  x + 2 = 2nd odd integer, x + 4 = 3rd odd integer

 

English:

Create an equation

Math:

(x) + (x + 2) + (x + 4) = 303

 

English:

Combine Like Terms

Math:

3x + 6 = 303

 

English:

Subtract 6 from each side

Math:

3x + 6 - 6 = 303 - 6

3x = 297

 

English:

Divide each side by 3

Math:

3x/3 = 297/3

 

x = 99

 

English:

substitute value of x to evaluate the other two numbers

Math:

(x + 2) = 99 + 2 = 101

(x + 4) = 99 + 4 = 103

 

English:

Write Answer

 

The three integers whose sum is 303 are 99, 101, and 103.

 

 

Answer 2

let assume the integer is x then 

3 * x = 303-----> x = 101

101 is odd number 

 

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