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What is the largest number ??

What is the largest number ??-example-1

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Answer:

83

Explanation:

x = 1st number

x+2 is the next consecutive odd number

x+ x+2 = 164

Combine like terms

2x+2 = 164

Subtract 2 from each side

2x= 162

Divide by 2

2x/2 =162/2

x = 81

x+2 = 83

The largest number is 83

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