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Find three consecutive integers the sum is -51

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the three consecutive integers can be written as:


x-1, x, x+1,


where x is integer


(x - 1) + x + (x + 1) = -51


by solving we find


x = -17


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-17-1 = -18


-17 + 1 = - 16


the three consecutive integers are -16, -17 nad -18.