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The ages of three friends are represented by three consecutive odd integers. If the youngest of
the three is represented by m, express the sum of the ages of the three friends.

The Ages Of Three Friends Are Represented By Three Consecutive Odd Integers If The Youngest Of The Three Is Represented By M Express The Sum Of The Ages Of The class=

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  • Adding algebraic expressions

Solving the Question

We're given:

  • m is the smallest age.

This means that the consecutive odd integers will be m + 2 and m + 4.

If we add all their ages, it will look like this:

[tex]m+(m+2)+(m+4)\\= m+m+2+m+4\\= 3m+2+4\\= 3m+6[/tex]

Answer

[tex]3m+6[/tex]

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