Concept explainers
Find three consecutive integers.
Answer to Problem 10CYU
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The condition: three consecutive integers with the sum of − 36
Concept Used:
Let the smallest consecutive integer is
Since consecutive integers are 1 away from each other, the next two are
According to the question, their sum is − 36
Calculation:
Sum of 3 consecutive integers is − 36
Equation:
Solve for ‘ x’
The smallest integer is
The other 2 consecutive integers are:
3 consecutive integers are:
Thus, 3 consecutive integers are:
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