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three consecutive odd integers add up to -3​

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Answer:

The investors are: -3, -1 and 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

Three consecutive odd numbers

[tex]Sum = -3[/tex]

Required: Determine the odd numbers

Let the smallest be x. So, the other 2 are: x + 2 and x + 4.

The sum is then:

[tex]Sum = x + x + 2 + x +4[/tex]

[tex]Sum = 3x +6[/tex]

[tex]3x +6 = -3[/tex]

Collect Like Terms

[tex]3x = -3-6[/tex]

[tex]3x = -9[/tex]

[tex]x=-3[/tex]

The other two are:

[tex]x + 2 = -3 + 2 = -1[/tex]

[tex]x + 4 = -3 + 4 = 1[/tex]

Hence, the investors are: -3, -1 and 1

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