The sum of three consecutive integers is -78. Determine the smallest interger

Question

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

Answer 1

Hi Jay,

 

Suppose 3 consecutive integers are X-1,X,X+1

 

Sum = X-1+X+X+1= -78

            3X=-78

             X= -78/3

             X= -26

3 consecutive integers are, -27, -26,-25.

smallest integer is -27