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There are 3 numbers that are consecutive integers. Together they have a sum of 18. What is the largest of the 3 numbers?
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Define a variable ** Let N = smallest number
What is the second smallest number? ** N + 1 = next number
What is the largest number? ** N + 2 = largest number
Write an equation ** N + (N + 1) + (N + 2) = 18
Simplify ** 3N + 3 = 18
Simplify ** 3N = <<3*5=15>>15
Divide by 3 ** N = <<5=5>>5
What is the largest number? ** The largest number is <<7=7>>7.
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