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the sum of three consecutive integers is-144. Find the three integers.

Solution

the sum of three consecutive integers is -144. Find the three integers.

Solution

The numbers : - 49, - 48, - 47

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 = - 144

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = - 144 : x = - 49

x + 1 = - 49 + 1 = - 48

x + 2 = - 49 + 2 = - 47

The numbers : - 49, - 48, - 47

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