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Three consecutive integers have a sum of-3. What is the greatest of these integers?

Solution

T h ree co n sec u t i v e in t e g ers ha v e a s u m o f - 3. Wha t i s t h e g re a t es t o f t h ese in t e g ers ?

Solution

The largest number : 0

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 largest solution:

0

The largest number : 0

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