If three times of the first of the three consecutive odd integers is 3 more than twice the third integer, what is the third integer ?
15
11
9
5
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UPSC CAPF – 2014
Solving the equation:
\(3x = 2x + 8 + 3\)
\(3x = 2x + 11\)
\(3x – 2x = 11\)
\(x = 11\)
The first integer is 11. The three consecutive odd integers are 11, 13, and 15. The third integer is 15.
Consecutive odd integers differ by 2. Setting up the algebraic equation correctly based on the given relationship is crucial to finding the value of the first integer.