Question

The sum of three consecutive integers is -75.

what is the value of the smallest of the three integers?

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Answer 1

Suppose 3 consecutive integers are X-1,X,X+1

Explanation:

Sum = X-1+X+X+1= -78

3X=-78

X= -78/3

X= -26

3 consecutive integers are, -27, -26,-25.

smallest integer is -27