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The sum of three consecutive integers is 114. Find the largest of these integers

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 114. F in d t h e l a r g es t o f t h ese in t e g ers

Solution

The largest number : 39

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 = 114

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 114 : x = 37

x + 1 = 37 + 1 = 38

x + 2 = 37 + 2 = 39

Select the largest solution:

39

The largest number : 39

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