Question

The sum of three consecutive numbers is 84. what is the largest of these numbers? 26 27 28 29

Answer 1

The largest of the three consecutive numbers whose sum equals to 84 is 29.

Answer 2

The largest number is 29.

Explanation:

Let the numbers be = x , x+1 , x+2

As given, their sum is 84, we can write as:

`x+x+1+x+2=84`

=>
`3x+3=84`

=>
`3x=84-3`

=>
`3x=81`

x = 27

So, x+1=
`27+1=28`

And x+2 =
`27+2=29`

Hence, the largest number is 29.