Answer:
-11
Step-by-step explanation:
a = first number
a+1 = second consecutive number
a+2 = thirs consecutive nimber
a + a+1 + a+2 = -30
3a + 3 = -30
3a = -30 - 3
3a = -33
a = -33/3
a = -11
a + 1 = -11+1 = -10
a + 2 = -11 +2 = -9
Check:
-11 + (-10) + (-9) = -30
-11 - 10 - 9 = -30
Answer:
-11<-10<-9
then:
the smallest number is:
-11
