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The sum of three consecutive numbers is -6. what are the numbers

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Answer:

The numbers are -3, -2, and -1.

Explanation:

Consecutive numbers are numbers that go in counting order from smallest to largest.

To solve, let x represent the first number, x + 1 the second number, and x + 2 the third number. When added together, the sum of these three numbers is -6.

x + (x + 1) + (x + 2) = -6

3x + 3 = -6

3x = -9

x = -3

-3 + (-2) + (-1) = -6

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