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The sum of three consecutive odd integers is-219. What is the first number in the set?

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  • 18-10-2020

Answer:

-75

Step-by-step explanation:

Let us consider the first  odd number to be 'x'.

Thus:

  1. 1st odd number: x
  2. 2nd odd number: x+2
  3. 3rd odd number: x+3

According to the question, the sum of these three consecutive ODD numbers should be equal to -219

So,

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = -219

3x + 6 = -219

3x = -225

x = -75

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