Question

If the sum of three consecutive numbers is −96, what ids the largest number?

Answer 1

Let the three consecutive numbers be x, x+1,x+2

(x)+(x+1)+(x+2)=(-96)

3x+3 = -96

3x= -96-3

3x= -99

x= -99/3 = -33

so,

x = -33

x+1 = -33+1 =-32

x+2 = -33+2 = -31

hence, -31 is the largest number