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If the sum of three consecutive integers is-24, find the integers.

Solution

If the sum of three consecutive integers is -24, find the integers.

Solution

The numbers : - 9, - 8, - 7

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 = - 24

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = - 24 : x = - 9

x + 1 = - 9 + 1 = - 8

x + 2 = - 9 + 2 = - 7

The numbers : - 9, - 8, - 7

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