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Mathematics
Secondary 3 • May 6, 2025
please question number 9 : the sum of the squares of the largest and smallest of three consecutive odd integers is 353 less than three times the square of the middle one. find the integers
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Alloprof Answer
May 6, 2025
WOW! That is quite a question Pink Poutine. First, let's define our variables. I assume that x is the integer in the middle.
The first number is: n - 2
The second number is: n
The third number is: n + 2
Using these variables make the equation representing:
« The sum of the squares of the largest and smallest integers is 353 less than three times the square of the middle integer. »
Solve for x. Find x-2 and x + 2
And you're done.
Let me know if that's not working. It worked perfectly well for me.
Have a nice evening.
PicRapide