SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive integers is 0. Find their product. a.-2 b.-1 c.0 d.1 e.2

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Question 903713: The sum of three consecutive integers is 0. Find their product.
a.-2
b.-1
c.0
d.1
e.2
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, dkppathak:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

x + x+1 + x+2 = 0

3x + 3 = 0

x = -1

the three consecutive integers are: -1, 0, 1

Product = 0

Answer by dkppathak(439) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of three consecutive integers is 0. Find their product.
a.-2
b.-1
c.0
d.1
e.2
Solution
let consecutive numbers are x,X+1 ,X+2
X+X+1+X+2=0
3X+3=0
3X=-3
X=-1
than three consecutive numbers are -1,0,1
than products of all three consecutive numbers =-1x0x1=0
Answer 0 (c)
(c) is correct option