The product of three consecutive odd integers is 75.
1. Determine the variable.
x = first odd integer
2. Identify key words and translate their meanings.
1st odd integer = x
2nd odd integer = x + 2
3rd odd integer = x + 4
3. Write the multistep equation for the scenario.
What is the equation that represents the scenario?
Oxxx = 75
O x + (x 2) + (x + 4) = 75
x + (x + 2) + (x + 4) = 75
x (x + 2) - (x + 4) = 75