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the sum of three consecutive integers is 51.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 51. 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 : 18

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 = 51

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 51 : x = 16

x + 1 = 16 + 1 = 17

x + 2 = 16 + 2 = 18

Select the largest solution:

18

The largest number : 18

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