There are 3 consecutive odd integers that have a sum of -147. What is the largest number?
Define a variable ** Let N = smallest number
What is the second smallest number? ** N + 2 = next number
What is the largest number? ** N + 4 = largest number
Write an equation ** N + (N + 2) + (N + 4) = -147
Simplify ** 3N + 6 = -147
Simplify ** 3N = <<-153=-153>>-153
Divide by 3 ** N = -51
What is the largest number? ** The largest number is <<-47=-47>>-47.
#### -47