Question

The sum of two consecutive intergers is -29. list tge number from smallest to largest

Answer 1

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Answer:

-15, -14

Discussion:

Let "n" be the first of the two consecutive integers . Per the Question

n + (n+1) = -29  =>

n + n + 1 = -29 =>

2n +1 = -29 =>

2n = -29 -1 =>

2n = -30 =>

n = -15,

Hence n = -15 and n+1 = -15 +1 = -14

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MrB