You have defined x to be the smaller of two consecutive integers. Then the larger will be (x+1). The given relation is
... (x) + 3(x+1) = -5 . . . . the smaller plus 3 times the larger is -5
... 4x + 3 = -5 . . . . . . . .simplify
... 4x = -8 . . . . . . . . . . subtract 3
... x = -2 . . . . . . . . . . . divide by the coefficient of x
The smaller of the two integers is -2.
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D since (-5 x -5) = 25 and (7 x -8) = -56. Add 25 and -56 and your answer is D. -31
Answer:
13
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