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

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Answer:

-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
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