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The sum of three consecutive integers is 51. what is the value of the largest integer?

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Explanation:

51=n+n+1+n+2

51=3n+3

51-3=3n

48=3n

n=48÷3

n=16

Firts is n=16

Second is n+1=16+1=17

Tird is n+2=16+2=18

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Answer:

The numbers are 16, 17, 18.

The largest is 18.

Explanation:

Hope it helps! =D

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