Question

*If the sum of three consecutive positive integers is 45, which is the largest number of them?*

1️⃣ 14
2️⃣ 18
3️⃣ 16
4️⃣ 20​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Hence, Largest positive integer is 16.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

let the three consecutive numbers be x, x+1, x+2

Acc to the question

x+x+1+x+2=45

3x+3=45

3x=45-3

3x=42

×=42÷3

x=14

x+1=14+1=15

x+2=14+2=16

therefore, largest number is 16

3. 16✅