Question

the sum of three consecutive integers is 267, what is the largest integer? i don't understand how to do it.

Answer 1

okay let's word it differently (basically a new problem)
Three consecutive integers sum to 9. What is the largest integer?

Answer 2

3?

Answer 3

No it's four but at least you understand the problem right?

Answer 4

2 + 3 + 4 = 9

Answer 5

oh okay i feel super dumb now, i get it haha thanks

Answer 6

so i can do 100+100+67 ?

Answer 7

okay so now we have the problem where they add to 267
so we'll call the first integer n, the next one is (n+1) and the final one is (n+2)
I think you can see that right?

Answer 8

no those are not consecutive

Answer 9

so the third integer would be (n+3) ?

Answer 10

actually n+2 since the first one is n.

Answer 11

Okay, now what?

Answer 12

Okay maybe we should work on the problem where they add up to 9.
First integer is n, then n+1 then n+2
we have the equation n + n+1 + n +2 = 9

Answer 13

i get it now thanks

Answer 14

so you now have the equation where n + n+1 + n+2 = 267 right?

Answer 15

n=91?

Answer 16

No but very close

Answer 17

Sorry hang on i messed up in my work lol

Answer 18

n=88

Answer 19

Very good !!
:-)

Answer 20

yay haha Thankyou! :)

Answer 21

And to answer the question the largest integer is 90.

Answer 22

Got it

Answer 23

okay !!! glad to help you out