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Three times the smallest of three consecutive odd numbers decreased by 7 equals twice the largest one. Find the numbers ?

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Solution

Let the numbers be x; x+2;x+4
Given condition: 3x-7=2(x+4)
3x-7=2x+8
So, required numbers: x=15
x+2=17
x+4=19
so the numbers are 15,17,19

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