SOLUTION: the sum of two consecutive integers is -277. what is the larger integer

Question 394689: the sum of two consecutive integers is -277. what is the larger integer
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Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the sum of two consecutive integers is -277. what is the larger integer
.
Let x = larger of two consecutive integers
then
x-1 = smaller of two consecutive integers
.
x + x-1 = -277
2x-1 = -277
2x = -276
x = -138 (this is your answer)

Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Call the integers and
given:

The larger integer is |
OK
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