SOLUTION: What is the greatest of five consecutive integers if the sum of these integers equals 135?

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Question 275727: What is the greatest of five consecutive integers if the sum of these integers equals 135?
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What is the greatest of five consecutive integers if the sum of these integers equals 135?
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1st: x-2
2nd: x-1
3rd: x
4th: x+1
5th: x+2
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Equation:
Sum = 5x
5x = 135
x = 27
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Greatest of the five angles is x+2 = 29
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Cheers,
Stan H.