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26 March, 09:19

If sum of 3 consecutive integers is 51, what is the largest integer

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  1. 26 March, 09:24
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    Largest number = 18

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let the consecutive integers be (x-1), x, (x+1)

    x - 1 + x + x + 1 = 51

    3x = 51

    x = 51/3

    x = 17

    x-1 = 17-1 = 16

    x+1 = 17+1 = 18

    The numbers are : 16,17,18

    Largest number = 18
  2. 26 March, 09:45
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    18

    Step-by-step explanation:

    16+17+18 = 51

    (by doing 51/3 you get 17, the middle one).
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