Question

the sum of three consecutive numbers is 84. what is the largest of these numbers? 26 27 28 29

Answer 1

The largest of the three consecutive numbers whose sum equals to 84 is 29.

Answer 2

Answer:

The largest number is 29.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers be = x , x+1 , x+2

As given, their sum is 84, we can write as:

$x+x+1+x+2=84$

=> $3x+3=84$

=> $3x=84-3$

=> $3x=81$

x = 27

So, x+1= $27+1=28$

And x+2 = $27+2=29$

Hence, the largest number is 29.