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  • 10-08-2017
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the sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 111 what is the value of the greatest of these intergers

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(2n-1)+(2n+1)+(2n+3)=111
6n+3=111
6n=108
n=18
Largest number = 2n+3=2(18)+3=39

Check:
(2(18)-1)+(2(18)+1)+(2(18)+4)=111
35+37+39=111
111=111 CHECK
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