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The number 1341 can be written as the sum of three consecutive positive integers. What is the largest of these integers?

SydSu22 Oct 27, 2018

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Let x be the largest

the one below it is x-1 and the other is x-2

added together =1341

x + x-1 + x-2 =1341

3x-3 = 1341

3x = 1344

x = 448

ElectricPavlov Oct 27, 2018

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You have made a little error EP

The largest one is x+1 (not x+2)

Melody Oct 27, 2018

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I think it is correct, Melody. Thnx ~EP

ElectricPavlov Oct 27, 2018

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Sorry EP you are right. Your answer is good.

Melody Oct 27, 2018

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