Question

The sum of three consecutive integers is -96. What is the largest integer?

Answer 1

-31

Explanation:

Let the 3 consecutive integers be `x,x+1,x+2`

This implies `x+x+1+x+2=-96`
`3x+3=-96`
`3x=-99`
`x=-33`
The largest integer of the 3 is `x+2`=`-33+2`
`=-31`