1. **State the problem:** Find three consecutive odd integers such that the sum of the first, twice the second, and thrice the third is 34.
2. **Define variables:** Let the first odd integer be $x$.
Since the integers are consecutive odd numbers, the second integer is $x+2$ and the third is $x+4$.
3. **Write the equation:** According to the problem,
$$x + 2(x+2) + 3(x+4) = 34$$
4. **Simplify the equation:**
$$x + 2x + 4 + 3x + 12 = 34$$
Combine like terms:
$$x + 2x + 3x + 4 + 12 = 34$$
$$6x + 16 = 34$$
5. **Solve for $x$:**
Subtract 16 from both sides:
$$6x + \cancel{16} - \cancel{16} = 34 - 16$$
$$6x = 18$$
Divide both sides by 6:
$$\frac{6x}{\cancel{6}} = \frac{18}{\cancel{6}}$$
$$x = 3$$
6. **Find the integers:**
First integer: $3$
Second integer: $3 + 2 = 5$
Third integer: $3 + 4 = 7$
7. **Check the solution:**
Sum = $3 + 2(5) + 3(7) = 3 + 10 + 21 = 34$
**Answer:** The three consecutive odd integers are $3$, $5$, and $7$.
Consecutive Odd Integers B3734B
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