The sum of three consecutive integers is - 30. find the integers.

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Hanna

12 January, 18:32

The sum of three consecutive integers is - 30. find the integers.

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Tyrell · Answer 1

Consecutive integers are one apart from each tother

they are

x, x+1, x+2

sum is - 30

x+x+1+x+2=-30

3x+3=-30

minus 3 both sides

3x=-33

divide 3

x=-11

find rest

x+1=-11+1=-10

x+2=-11+2=-9

they are

-9,-10,-11