The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 33. Find the value of the greatest of the three.

해법

T h e s u m o f t h ree co n sec u t i v e o dd in t e g ers i s 33. F in d t h e v a l u e o f t h e g re a t es t o f t h e t h ree .

The largest number : 13

솔루션 단계

Represent the numbers with

x

First number : x

Consecutive number 1 : x + 2

Consecutive number 2 : x + 4

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 33

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 33

해결 :

x = 9

x + 2 = 9 + 2 = 11

x + 4 = 9 + 4 = 13

Select the largest solution:

13

The largest number : 13