Question

Henry made up a problem about three consecutive odd integers. He said, “The first decreased by the third equals the second decreased by 9.” What integers did he have in mind?​

Answer 1

Answer: 11, 13, 15

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the first integer be x.  The second integer is (x + 2) and the third integer is (x + 4).

x - (x + 4) = (x + 2) - 9

4 = x - 7

x = 11

Now, just substitute

Answer 2

Answer: 11, 13, 15

Let the first integer be x.  The second integer is (x + 2) and the third integer is (x + 4).

x - (x + 4) = (x + 2) - 9

4 = x - 7

x = 11

Now, just substitute