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Find the greatest of three consecutive odd integers if the product of the second and third is 8 more than 13 times the first. |
Brian,
Put all your information into notation.
3 consecutive odd integers: 2n+1, 2n+3, 2n+5
Product of the second and third equals?
8 more than 13 times the first equals?
Good Hunting!
RD
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