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.