Let the largest integer equal x, the 3rd number ( smallest-number) would be x - 2
The sum of the two would be:
X + 5(x-2) = -244
Simplify:
X + 5x -10
Combine like terms
6x -10 = -244
Add 10 to both sides:
6x = -234
Divide both sides by 6
X = -234/6
X = -39
The smallest number is x-2 = -39-2 = -41
The answer is -41
