Answer: 17, 19, 21
Step-by-step explanation:
Three consecutive odd numbers: x, x+2, x+4 (since odd numbers occur every other number)
Just to show you that the numbers are x, x+2, and x+4, just say x is 13 then x+2 is 15 and x+4 is 17 (3 consecutive odd numbers)
Now the second equation:
3x = 2(x+4) + 9
three times smallest number (which is x) is equal to 2 times the largest number (x+4) plus 9
Now solve
3x = 2(x+4) +9
3x = 2x + 8 + 9
3x = 2x + 17
x = 17
x+2 = 19
x+3 = 21
It won't be enough, because in cause in total all they want to eat 35 but there's only 32
SOLVE FOR X (FIRST BOX) SOLVE FOR Y (SECOND BOX)
I think its D if not A hope this is helpful
Let's say the larger number is x. that means that the smaller number is x - 3. since you know their sum is x + x - 3, and that is equal to 14. so you have the equation x + x - 3 = 14. combine like terms (x) to get 2x - 3 = 14. add three to both sides to get 2x = 17. divide both sides by two to get x = 17/2. so the larger number is 17/2, and the larger number is 11/2 (17/2 - 3 = 11/2)
