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The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 33. 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 33. 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 : 13

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 = 33

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 33 : x = 9

x + 2 = 9 + 2 = 11

x + 4 = 9 + 4 = 13

Select the largest solution:

13

The largest number : 13

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