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Three Friends all have ages that are consecutive integers. The sum of their ages is 48. What is the age of the oldest friend?

Three Friends all have ages that are consecutive integers. The sum of their ages is 48. What is the age of the oldest friend?
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Three Friends all have ages that are consecutive integers. The sum of their ages is 48. What is the age of the oldest friend?

User Dries Van Hansewijck
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x+(x+1)+(x+2)=48
3x+3=48
3x=45
x=15

They are 15, 16, and 17.

Final answer: 17
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