The sum if three consecutive odd integers is - 411. Find the three integers.

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Maritza Bullock

21 July, 00:43

The sum if three consecutive odd integers is - 411. Find the three integers.

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Madeleine Montgomery · Answer 1

Odd integers are 2 apart

so they are

n, n+2, n+4

so sum is add

n+n+2+n+4=-411

3n+6=-411

mnus both sides

3n=-417

divide both sides by 3

n=-139

n+2=-137

n+4=-135

the numbres are - 139, - 137, - 135