Representation:
First number: x-1
Second number: x
Third number: x+1
Equation:
(x-1) + (x) + (x+1) = -156
Solution:
Rearrange the terms: 3x + 1 - 1 = -156
Simplify: 3x = -156
Divide -156 by 3: x = -156 ÷ 3 = -52
Therefore, x (the second number) is -52. To get the first number, subtract one (-53), and to get the third number, add one (-51).
Answer:
First number: -51
Second number: -52
Third number: -53
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