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The sum of three consecutive integers is 27. Find the value of the greatest of the three.

Solution

T h e s u m o f t h ree co n sec u t i v e in t e g ers i s 27. F in d t h e v a l u e o f t h e g re a t es t o f t h e t h ree .

Solution

The largest number : 10

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number 1 : x + 1

Consecutive number 2 : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 27

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 27 : x = 8

x + 1 = 8 + 1 = 9

x + 2 = 8 + 2 = 10

Select the largest solution:

10

The largest number : 10

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