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the sum of three consecutive numbers is 135. Find the largest of the three numbers

Solution

the sum of three consecutive numbers is 135. Find the largest of the three numbers

Solution

The largest number : 46

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 = 135

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 135 : x = 44

x + 1 = 44 + 1 = 45

x + 2 = 44 + 2 = 46

Select the largest solution:

46

The largest number : 46

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