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the sum of three consecutive integers is-126.what are the integers

Solution

the sum of three consecutive integers is -126.what are the integers

Solution

The numbers : - 43, - 42, - 41

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 = - 126

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = - 126 : x = - 43

x + 1 = - 43 + 1 = - 42

x + 2 = - 43 + 2 = - 41

The numbers : - 43, - 42, - 41

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