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The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 3. 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 o dd in t e g ers i s 3. 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 : 3

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 = 3

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 3 : x = - 1

x + 2 = - 1 + 2 = 1

x + 4 = - 1 + 4 = 3

Select the largest solution:

3

The largest number : 3

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