Question

Find 2 consecutive integers whose sum is -97

Answer 1

Answer:

The first integer is: -49

The second integer: -49+1 = -48

Solution Check:

-49+(-48) = -97

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the first integer: $x$

As we are looking for a consecutive integer, so

The second integer would be: $x+1$

We know the sum of these two integers is -97. Thus, we can write this equation and solve for 'x'.

$x+\left(x+1\right)=-97$

$x+x+1=-97$

$2x+1=-97$

$2x=-98$

Divide both sides by 2

$\frac{2x}{2}=\frac{-98}{2}$

$x=-49$

Therefore,

The first integer is: -49

The second integer: -49+1 = -48

Solution Check:

-49+(-48) = -97