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There are 3 consecutive integers that add up to-30. What is the greatest of these integers?

Solution

T h ere a re 3 co n sec u t i v e in t e g ers t ha t a dd u p t o - 30. 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 : - 9

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 = - 30

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = - 30 : x = - 11

x + 1 = - 11 + 1 = - 10

x + 2 = - 11 + 2 = - 9

Select the largest solution:

- 9

The largest number : - 9

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