I need to find Three consecutive integers such that the sum of the first and third is -38?

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I need to find Three consecutive integers such that the sum of the first and third is -38?

Please be as specific as possible

2006-10-06 14:27:50 · 2 answers · asked by Jules 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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Let x = the 1st integer.
The 2nd integer would be x + 1.
So, the 3rd integer would be x + 2, right?

x + (x + 2) = -38
2x + 2 = -38
2x = -40
x = -20

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Answer: The integers are -20, -19 & -18.

Let's check:
-20 + (-18) = -38 <== Bingo!

Hope this is clear enough for you.
Good luck in your classes.

2006-10-06 14:32:17 · answer #1 · answered by Mitch 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

18, 19, 20

2006-10-06 21:33:02 · answer #2 · answered by yessireee 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋