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The sum of three consecutive odd integers is -27. What are the numbers?

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Let, the numbers are: x, (x+2), (x+4)
Now, x+x+2+x+4 = -27
3x + 6 = -27
3x = -33
x = -11

So, (x+2)=-11+2 = -9, (x+4) = -11+4 = -7

In short, Your Final answer would be -7,-9 and -11

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