Question

The sum of three consecutive numbers is 84. What is the largest of these numbers? (5 points) a 28 b 26 c 29 d 27

Answer 1

The answer is c.29

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Largest number = 29

Explanation:

Let the consecutive numbers by (x + 1) ; (x + 2) and (x +3)

x +1 + x + 2 + x + 3 = 84 {Combine like terms}

x + x +x + 1 + 2 + 3 = 84

3x + 6 = 84

3x = 84 - 6

3x = 78

x = 78/3

x = 26

Largest number = x + 3 = 26 + 3

=29