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