SOLUTION: the sum of two consecutive integers is -223. Find the larger integer
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Question 508507: the sum of two consecutive integers is -223. Find the larger integer
Answer by Maths68(1474) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let
one integer = x
other integer = x+1
x+x+1=-223
2x=-223-1
2x=-224
x=-224/2
x=-112
one integer = -112
other integer = -112+1 = -111
Larger integer = -111
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