SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive integers is 114. Find the largest of these integers.

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Question 178348: The sum of three consecutive integers is 114. Find the largest of these integers.
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Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
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lets call the integers a,b=a+1,c+a+2
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a+a+1+a+2=114
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3a=111
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a=37
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integers are:system%2837%2C38%2Chighlight%2839%29%29

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of three consecutive integers is 114. Find the largest of these integers.
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I would find the middle number 1st, since it's the average.
middle # = 114/3 = 38
The others are 37 & 39
39 is the largest.