SOLUTION: What is the sum of the three consecutive numbers when multiplied their product is -60
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What is the sum of the three consecutive numbers when multiplied their product is -60
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1st: x-1
2nd: x
3rd: x+1
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Equation:
x(x^2-1) = -60
x^3-x+60 = -
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x = -4
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1st: x-1 = -5
2nd: x = -4
3rd: x+1 = -3
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cheers,
Stan H.
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