Question

(NEED AN URGENT ANSWER) The sum of three consecutive integers is -96. What is the largest integer ?

Answer 1

-31

Explanation:

Let x be the first integer

x+1 is the second integer

x+2 is the third integer

x+ x+1 + x+2 = -96

Combine like terms

3x+3 = -96

Subtract 3 from each side

3x+3-3 = -96-3

3x =-99

Divide by 3

3x/3 = -99/3

x = -33

The integers are

-33

-33+1 = -32

-33+2 = -31

The largest integer is -31