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The sum of three consecutive integers is-48.Find the three integers.

Solution

T h e s u m o f t h ree co n sec u t i v e in t e g ers i s - 48. F in d t h e t h ree in t e g ers .

Solution

The numbers : - 17, - 16, - 15

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 = - 48

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = - 48 : x = - 17

x + 1 = - 17 + 1 = - 16

x + 2 = - 17 + 2 = - 15

The numbers : - 17, - 16, - 15

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