SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive integers is -204. What is the largest integer?

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Question 906298: The sum of three consecutive integers is -204. What is the largest integer?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

x + x+1 + x+2 = -204

3x = -207

x = -63

The three consecutive integers are: -63, -62, -61

the largest is -61

(closest to zero & the positive numbers on the number line)