Question

The sum of two consecutive integers is -15. Which equation could you use to find the two integers and what is the smaller integer? x + x+ 1=-15

Answer 1

Answer:

-8

Step-by-step explanation:

x+x+1= -15

2x+1=-15  (group the x's together)

2x= -14 (move the 1 to the right side)

x= -7

(-7)+(-8) = -15

-8 is the smaller integer