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2 May, 20:00

The sum of three consecutive integers is - 204. What is the largest integer?

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  1. 2 May, 20:11
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    The answer to your question is - 67
  2. 2 May, 20:23
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    When looking for the sum of consecutive integers, use the following equation:

    x + (x + 1) + (x + 2) = whatever they equal

    In this case, that would be x + (x + 1) + (x + 2) = - 204.

    You have to simplify before solving. To do this, just combine like terms and isolate the variable.

    Simplify:

    3x + 3 = - 204

    Isolate the variable:

    3x / 3 = x

    -204 / 3 = - 68

    3 - 3 = 0

    -68 - 3 = - 71

    x = - 71

    If x is - 71, then the other 2 consecutive integers (x + 1 and x + 2) would be - 70 and - 69.

    The largest of these is - 69, so that's the answer.
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