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Popular Word Problems >

find three consecutive integers whose sum is-45

Solution

solve for

t h ree co n sec u t i v e in t e g ers w h ose s u m i s - 45

Solution

The numbers : - 16, - 15, - 14

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 = - 45

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = - 45 : x = - 16

x + 1 = - 16 + 1 = - 15

x + 2 = - 16 + 2 = - 14

The numbers : - 16, - 15, - 14

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