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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The sum of three consecutive numbers is 57. What is the largest of these numbers?

Mehek (mehek14):

start by 15

Mehek (mehek14):

see if 15+16+17 = 57

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the choices are 18, 19, 20, 21

Mehek (mehek14):

ok so try 18+19+20

Mehek (mehek14):

does that = 57? @nerd_3.14

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ya

Mehek (mehek14):

so 20 is the biggest number

OpenStudy (ashleyisakitty):

Very trial and error based problem.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thank you i just didnt really understand this thanks

Mehek (mehek14):

yw

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