Question

Find the largest of three consecutive numbers whose sum is 51

Answer 1

Explanation:

3 consecutive numbers :

x, x + 1, x + 2

their sum is 51.

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 51

3x + 3 = 51

3x = 48

x = 48/3 = 16

the largest of the 3 numbers is x + 2.

x + 2 = 16 + 2 = 18