Find three consecutive odd integers whose sum is -75.

Question

can't set up and can't figure out how to get negative 

Answer 1

Let's call the integers x, x+2, and x+4

 

Then, x + (x+2) + (x+4) = -75

 

                      3x + 6 = -75

 

                           3x = -81

 

                            x = -27

 

The integers are -27, -25, and -23.