Question

Find three consecutive integers whose sum is -33

Answer 1

X
x+1
x+2

x+x+1+x+2=-33
3x+3=-33
3x=-36
x=-12

The three consecutive integers are -12, -11, and -10

Answer 2

n, n + 1, n + 2 - three consecutive integers

-33 - the sum

Equation:

n + (n + 1) + (n + 2) = -33

n + n + 1 + n + 2 = -33

3n + 3 = -33      |subtract 3 from both sides

3n = -36    |divide both sides by 3

n = -12

n + 1 = -12 + 1 = -11

n + 2 = -12 + 2 = -10

Answer: -12, -11, -10.