Hi Let x, (x+1), (x+2) represent the three consecutive integers Write as we Read*** -5[ x + (x+1)] = 2(x+1) -43 solving for x -10x - 5 = 2x - 41 36 = 12x 3 = x The three consecutive integers are 3,4,5 CHECKING our Answer*** -5*7 = 2*4 - 43 = -35