2 years ago

What are 3 consecutive numbers that is the sum of -27.please be right.use odd numbers

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6 0

You're asking for three consecutive odd numbers, then
Let, the numbers = x, x+2, x+4

It is given that, x + x+2+ x+4 = -27
3x + 6 = -27
3x = -27 - 6
x = -33/3
x = -11
Then, x+2 = -9 & x+4 = -7

In short, Your Numbers would be: -7, -9,-11

Hope this helps!

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