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Question
The sum of three different integers can never be zero.
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is False.
Explanation:
E.g. Let the three integers be 2, 3 and –5.
Sum of 2, 3 and –5
= 2 + 3 + (–5)
= 2 + 3 – 5
= 5 – 5
= 0
Clearly, the sum of three different integers can be zero.
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