Find three consecutive integers whose sum is -93 and write an equation.

Mathematics · Middle School · Wed Jan 13 2021

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Let the first integer be x

Then, 2nd integer is x + 1

And, 3rd integer is x + 2

So, according to question 

x + x + 1+ x +2 = -93

3x + 3 = -93     ….1

Equation 1 is the required Equation.

3x  = - 93 - 3

3x = -96

x = -96/3

x = - 32

 

Thus, integers are -32, -31, -30.