Answer:
The numbers are 65, 67, and 69
Step-by-step explanation:
Hi there!
We need to find 3 consecutive odd integers.
Consecutive numbers are numbers that follow each other (ex. 1, 2, 3, 4)
We're given that 5 times the first number + 4 times the second + 3 times the third = 800
Let's make the first number x
Since the second number is consecutive to the first and odd, it will be x+2 (Why? Well, let's say x is 5. In that case, x+1=6, which is even. However, x+2=7)
Therefore, the third number is x+4 (once again, if x is 5, x+3=8, but x+4=9)
5 times the first number is 5x
4 times the second is 4(x+2)
3 times the third is 3(x+4)
And of course, that equals 800
As an equation, it'll be:
5x+4(x+2)+3(x+4)=800
open the parenthesis
5x+4x+8+3x+12=800
combine like terms
12x+20=800
Subtract 20 from both sides
12x=780
Divide by 12 on both sides
x=65
The first number is x, so the first number is <u>65</u>
The second number is x+2, or 65+2=<u>67</u>
The third number is x+4, or 65+4=<u>69</u>
Hope this helps!
