Set up an equation. Your equation should look like this: n+(n+3)+(n+6)=36
n is the smallest number, therefore n+6 is the largest.
To simplify your equation, it looks like: 3n+9=36
Subtract 9 from both sides.
3n+9-9=36-9
3n=27
Now divide both sides by 3.
3n/3=27/3
n=9
The smallest number is 9.
To find the largest number, add 6 to n.
9 + 6 = 15
The greatest number is 15.
The middle number is 9 + 3 = 12. The middle number is 12.
We can go back and check our work.
9 + 12 + 15 = 36
9, 12, and 15 are consecutive multiples of 3.
Therefore, your answer is 15.
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