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There are 3 consecutive integers with a sum of-3. What is the least of the 3 integers

Solution

There are 3 consecutive integers with a sum of -3. What is the least of the 3 integers

Solution

The smallest number : - 2

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number 1 : x + 1

Consecutive number 2 : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = - 3

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = - 3 : x = - 2

x + 1 = - 2 + 1 = - 1

x + 2 = - 2 + 2 = 0

Select the smallest solution:

- 2

The smallest number : - 2

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