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The sum of 3 consecutive odd numbers is -39 what are the numbers

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-12, -13 and -14
-12 + -13 + -14 = -25 + -14
= -39
User Malikah
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Hello There!

x + x + 2+ x + 4 = -39
Simplify:
3x + 6 = -39
-6 -6
3x = -33.
/3 /3
x = -11
The numbers are - 11, - 13, -15

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