7+8+9=24
24 is less than 25
24 is less than 25
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(n - 1) + n + (n + 1) < 25
3n < 25
n < 25/3
n < 8 1/3
therefore, the middle number must be 8 or less
ex: -100 , -99 , -98
-1 , 0 , 1
3n < 25
n < 25/3
n < 8 1/3
therefore, the middle number must be 8 or less
ex: -100 , -99 , -98
-1 , 0 , 1
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1+2+3=6
6<25
6<25
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