The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 249. Find the largest of these numbers.

Answer: 85
Explanation

let the first integer be x,

the second and third will be x+2, and x+4

Their sum = 249

So

x+x+2+x+4=249

3x+6=249

3x=243

x= 81

the numbers are 81, 83, 85

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