A class writes the equation n+n+1+n+2=87 to solve the following problem.
The sum of 3 consecutive odd integers is 87. Find the three integers.
What error did they make?
I don't know where to start. I'm confused, I need help!!!
Help will be greatly appreciated.
3 answers
the first thing is to find the three numbers, one problem is the variables are all the same if you need the numbers the formula is x+(x+2)+(x+3)=87
The problem is that they have written 3 consecutive numbers, not 3 consecutive ODD numbers.
If the first number is n then the next odd number is n+2, because odd numbers are two apart.
So the equation should have been
n + n+2 + m+4 = 87
Solve that one.
If the first number is n then the next odd number is n+2, because odd numbers are two apart.
So the equation should have been
n + n+2 + m+4 = 87
Solve that one.
No.