SOLUTION: the sum of 3 consecutive odd integers is -18. solve
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Question 55822: the sum of 3 consecutive odd integers is -18. solve
Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X+(X+2)+(X+4)=-18
X+X+2+X+4=-18
3X=-18-4-2
3X=-24
X=-24/3
X=-8 (NOTE THIS IS NOT AN ODD NUMBER)
X+2=-6
X+4=-4
PROOF
-8-6-4=-18
-18=-18
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