SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive whole numbers is 27. Find the largest number. I need the work too.

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Question 484944: The sum of three consecutive whole numbers is 27. Find the largest number. I need the work too.
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, Tatiana_Stebko:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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27/3 = 9, the middle number

Answer by Tatiana_Stebko(1539) About Me  (Show Source):
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The three consecutive whole numbers are x, %28x%2B1%29, %28x%2B2%29
x%2Bx%2B1%2Bx%2B2=27
3x%2B3=27
3x=27-3
3x=24
x=24%2F3=8
The largest number is 8%2B2=10