The sum of three consecutive numbers is 108. Taking the middle number as k, find : i) the expression for the smallest number. ii) the expression for the largest number. iii) the three numbers.
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Three consecutive even integers can be represented by x, x+2, x+4. The sum is 3x+6, which is equal to 108. Thus, 3x+6=108. Solving for x yields x=34. However, the question asks for the largest number, which is x+4 or 38. Please make sure to answer what the question asks for!
You could have also plugged in the answer choices. If you plugged in 38 as the largest number, then the previous even integer would be 36 and the next previous even integer 34. The sum of 34, 36, and 38 yields 108.
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