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  • 18-07-2017
  • Mathematics
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the sum of three consecutive numbers is 267.what is the largest number

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tonb
tonb tonb
  • 18-07-2017
Rather than trial and error, you can do this with an equation.

x + x+1 + x+2 = 267 =>
3x+3 = 267
x = 264/3 = 88

So the numbers are 88+89+90. 90 is the largest number.
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