Question 1145888
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(x-1) + x + (x+1) = -42


3x                = -42


 x                = -42/3 = -14     the middle integer.


<U>ANSWER</U>.  The three consecutive integers  are -15, -14 and -13.


<U>CHECK</U>.   Make the check on your own.
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<U>Notice</U>.  My solution was so simple, because I selected the MIDDLE number of three consecutive integers as my major unknown.