Consecutive numbers are always 1 away from each other
3,4
so consecutive is represented by
x and x+1
so sum is -171
x+x+1=-171
add like terms
2x+1=-171
subtract 1 from both sides
2x=-172
divide both sides by 2
x=-86
subustitute
x+1=otehr number
x+1=-86+1=-85
answer is -85 and -86
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
13-2x 5
13-5= 8
2x 8
Combine the like terms
-x-x^2+7
Answer:
1/4
25%
Step-by-step explanation:
Robert has 1/2 of the candy bar
If he gave his sister half, she has 1/2 x 1/2 = 1/4 of the candy bar
To convert 1/4 to percentage, multiply by 100
1/4 x 100 = 25%