Let N = smallest number

N + 1 = next number

N + 2 = largest number

N + (N + 1) + (N + 2) = 18

3N + 3 = 18

3N = <<3*5=15>>15

N = <<5=5>>5

The largest number is <<7=7>>7.

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There are 3 numbers that are consecutive integers. Together they have a sum of 18. What is the largest of the 3 numbers?
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