Question

Find 3 consecutive integers whose sum is -75

Answer 1

well let the 1st integer be x

so the other 2 are x + 1, x+ 2

so you have

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = -75

or

3x + 3 = -75

solve for x

Answer 2

But I need three numbers @campbell_st

Answer 3

well all you need to do is solve for x...

then when you have it...add 1 to it to get the next

then the last... just add 2 to x...

Answer 4

Refer to the attached solution calculated with Mathematia v9.