Answer:
15, 17, 19, 21, 23
Step-by-step explanation:
First, let the lowest odd integer be x
When I see the word "is" in any question, it implies an equal sign.
So,
sum of the first 3 integers = 7 more than the sum of the last two
I also see the word "more", which implies that you have to add.
sum of the first 3 integers = 7 + the sum of the last two
As well, "sum" implies addition, so I know I have to add the first three integers. We know that x is the first one, so if I add two, I will get the next odd integer, and so on. (I put brackets to make it easier to see the three different numbers)
(x) + (x+2) + (x+4) = 7 + (x+6) + (x+8)
I knew to add 2 because it is a consecutive odd integer, so adding two will skip the even number and give me the next odd number.
Now, I can add like terms:
3x + 6 = 2x + 21
3x - 2x = 21 - 6
x = 15
x is the first number so, I just put down the next 4 odd integers after 15.
15, 17, 19, 21, 23
