bigfather101 bigfather101
  • 17-03-2021
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the sum of three consecutive integers is -51 what is the value of the smallest number

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goodgirl90012 goodgirl90012
  • 18-03-2021

Answer: Let's say the first number is x, the next one is x+1, and so on

Step-by-step explanation:

x + (x + 1) + (x + 2) = -51

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = -51

3x + 3 = -51

3x = -54

x = -18

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