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FInd three consecutive integers such that the sum of the largest and 5 times the smalles is -244.
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FInd three consecutive integers such that the sum of the largest and 5 times the smalles is -244.
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Question 663791: Could I please get help withe followeing question?
FInd three consecutive integers such that the sum of the largest and 5 times the smalles is -244. Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! FInd three consecutive integers such that the sum of the largest and 5 times the smallest is -244.
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The three integers x, (x+1), (x+2)
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the equation
(x+2) + 5x = -244
6x = -244 - 2
6x = -246
x =
x = -41
therefore
-41, -40, -39 are the three integers
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check: -39 + 5(-41) = -39 - 205 = -244
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Note that the number that is the most negative is the smallest
