jay307 jay307
  • 27-04-2016
  • Mathematics
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The sum of three consecutive integers is 267 what is the largest integer

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EmoAngel
EmoAngel EmoAngel
  • 27-04-2016
Well 88 + 89 + 90 = 267. So the largest integer is 90.
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twvogels
twvogels twvogels
  • 27-04-2016
If we cal lthe first number 'n' then we know that the numbers are n, n+1 and n+2 and we know the sum:
[tex]n+(n+1)+(n+2)=267[/tex]
therefore:
[tex]3n+3=267[/tex]
[tex]3n=264[/tex]
[tex]n=88[/tex]

The numbers are 88,89,90, the largest of which is 90.

To check: 88+89+90=267. Checks.
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