Answer:
The investors are: -3, -1 and 1
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
Three consecutive odd numbers
[tex]Sum = -3[/tex]
Required: Determine the odd numbers
Let the smallest be x. So, the other 2 are: x + 2 and x + 4.
The sum is then:
[tex]Sum = x + x + 2 + x +4[/tex]
[tex]Sum = 3x +6[/tex]
[tex]3x +6 = -3[/tex]
Collect Like Terms
[tex]3x = -3-6[/tex]
[tex]3x = -9[/tex]
[tex]x=-3[/tex]
The other two are:
[tex]x + 2 = -3 + 2 = -1[/tex]
[tex]x + 4 = -3 + 4 = 1[/tex]
Hence, the investors are: -3, -1 and 1
