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5 December, 11:33

The sum of three consecutive counting numbers is 15 more than the greatest

of them. What is the greatest of the three numbers?

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  1. 5 December, 11:49
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    Step-by-step explanation:

    x+x+1+x+2 = 15+x+2

    3x+3=x+17

    3x=x+14

    2x=14

    x=7

    7+8+9=24

    9+15 = 24
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