Question

Find the largest of 3 consecutive odd integers that have a sum of -75

Answer 1

Odd integers are 2 apart

they are
x,x+2,x+4

sum is -75

x+x+2+x+4=-75
3x+6=-75
minus 6 both sides
3x=-81
divide both sides by 3
x=-27
x+2=-25
x+4=-23

the largest is the farthest to right on a number line
largest is -23