Question

The sum of three consecutive odd integers is -219. Find the largest integer.

Answer 1

-75, -73, -71

Explanation:

Let the numbers be:

• x-2, x, x +2

The sum:

• x + 2 +x + x+2 = -219
• 3x = -219
• x = -73

The numbers:

• -75, -73, -71