SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive odd integers is -111. Find the integers

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Question 998354: The sum of three consecutive odd integers is -111. Find the integers
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of three consecutive odd integers is -111. Find the integers
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1st: x-1
2nd: x
3rd: x+1
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Equation:
Sum = -111
3x = -111
x = -37
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1st: x-1 = -38
2nd: x = -37
3rd: x+1 = -36
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Cheers,
Stan H.