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10 April, 04:57

The sum of 3 consecutive integers is - 27. what are the numbers?

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  1. 10 April, 05:09
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    Call x the smallest of the three numbers, then:

    x + (x+1) + (x+2) = - 27

    x + x + 1 + x + 2 = - 27

    3x+3 = - 27

    3x = - 27 - 3

    3x = - 30

    x = - 30/3 = - 10

    The three numbers are: - 10, - 9 and - 8.
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