If w, x, and y are consecutive odd positive integers and w < x < y, which of the following could be ...
If w, x, and y are consecutive odd positive integers and w < x < y, which of the following could be equal to y - w - x ?
Answer/Solution
-5
Steps/Work
Since W, X and Y are CONSECUTIVE ODD POSITIVE INTEGERS and W < X < Y, we can start with the easiest set of values that comes to mind:
W = 7
X = 9
Y = 11
Here, Y - W - X is....
11 - 7 - 9 = -5
-5 IS among the answer choices, so we're done.
E
W = 7
X = 9
Y = 11
Here, Y - W - X is....
11 - 7 - 9 = -5
-5 IS among the answer choices, so we're done.
E