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Question 54737: What three consecutive numbers who sum is 0
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Let the nos. be (n-1), n and (n+1).
Then the sum = (n-1) + n + (n+1) = 3n.
According to given condition, this sum = 0.
So, 3n = 0 or n = 0.
Hence the nos. are: (n-1) = -1, n = 0 and (n+1) = 1 i.e. -1,0,1.