Understanding Consecutive Integers and Solving Equations

The video tutorial explains how to find three consecutive integers whose sum is -141. It begins by introducing the concept of consecutive integers and setting up an equation to represent their sum. The tutorial then walks through solving the equation step-by-step, isolating the variable, and calculating the integers. Finally, it concludes by listing the integers in order and verifying the solution.

What is the sum of the three consecutive integers we are trying to find?

• 141

• -41

• -141

• 41

If the first integer is x, what is the expression for the second consecutive integer?

• x + 2

• x + 1

• x - 1

• x

What is the simplified form of the equation x + x + 1 + x + 2?

• 3x + 3

• 3x + 2

• 2x + 3

• x + 3

What operation is used to isolate the variable term in the equation 3x + 3 = -141?

• Division

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

What is the value of x after solving the equation 3x = -144?

• 44

• -44

• 48

• -48

What is the first consecutive integer if x = -48?

• -49

• -47

• -48

• -46

What is the second consecutive integer if the first is -48?

• -46

• -45

• -47

• -49

What is the third consecutive integer if the first is -48?

• -46

• -47

• -45

• -44

What is the sum of the integers -48, -47, and -46?

• 141

• 41

• -41

• -141

Which of the following lists the integers from smallest to largest?

• -48, -46, -47

• -46, -47, -48

• -48, -47, -46

• -47, -46, -48