Question 99709
Let x be the smallest integer, then the next consecutive integer is x+1 and the next one after that is x+2. The sum of these is:
{{{x+(x+1)+(x+2) = -54}}} Simplify and solve for x.
{{{3x+3 = -54}}} Subtract 3 from both sides.
{{{3x = -57}}} Divide both sides by 3.
{{{x = -19}}}
{{{x+1 = -18}}}
{{{x+1 = -17}}}