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The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 51. Find the highest of them

Solution

T h e s u m o f t h ree co n sec u t i v e o dd n u mb ers i s 51. F in d t h e hi g h es t o f t h e m

Solution

The largest number : 19

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 = 51

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 51 : x = 15

x + 2 = 15 + 2 = 17

x + 4 = 15 + 4 = 19

Select the largest solution:

19

The largest number : 19

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