Question

the sum of three consecutive in integers is -78. Determine the smallest integer

Answer 1

three consecutive integers: x, x+1, x+2
the sum of three consecutive integers: 3x + 3
3x + 3 = -78
x = -27
-27,-26,-25
to make sure add them all together you'll get -78 so our answer correct

Answer 2

the smallest integer is -27 clearly