3 years ago

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

Mathematics

2 answers:

Ilia_Sergeevich [38]3 years ago

5 0

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

16+17+18 = 51

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

ki77a [65]3 years ago

3 0

Answer:

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

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