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Question 109532This question is from textbook algebra2 with trigonometry
: hi i really need some help here. the sum of 3 consecutive integers is -9. what are the integers? thanks!!! This question is from textbook algebra2 with trigonometry

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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integers are whole numbers.
Let the 3 numbers be x, x+1, x+2
x+x+1+x+2=-9
3x+3=-9
3x+3-3=-9-3
3x=-12
3x/3=-12/3
x=-4
x+1=-3
x+2=-2
Ed