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The sum of 3 consecutive odd numbers is357. What is the largest of the numbers?

Solution

T h e s u m o f 3 co n sec u t i v e o dd n u mb ers i s 357. Wha t i s t h e l a r g es t o f t h e n u mb ers ?

Solution

The largest number : 121

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number 1 : x + 2

Consecutive number 2 : x + 4

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 357

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 357 : x = 117

x + 2 = 117 + 2 = 119

x + 4 = 117 + 4 = 121

Select the largest solution:

121

The largest number : 121

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