Question

The sum of three consecutive integers is 267. What is the largest integer? I am confused about how to find the consecutive integers

Answer 1

let's suppose one of the integers is x

consecutive integers are integers that come directly after one another (ex: 1, 2, 3, or 2, 3, 4, etc.)

so, if the first integer is x
the next consecutive integer is x + 1
and the third consecutive integers is x + 1 + 1

since the sum is 267

x + (x+1) + (x + 1 + 1) = 267

solve for x. however, you can't just stop there. x is the smallest integer, but it's asking for the largest integer. therefore, once you have x, you'll have to calculate x + 3

Answer 2

so would the answer be 90

Answer 3

90 i think

Answer 4

ah, nvm, 90 is correct

Answer 5

ok thank you