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