SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive integers is �27. If n represents one of the integers, what equation can you write to find the value of the two integers and what are the integers?

Question 638009: The sum of two consecutive integers is �27. If n represents one of the integers, what equation can you write to find the value of the two integers and what are the integers?
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The sum of two consecutive integers is �27. If n represents one of the integers, what equation can you write to find the value of the two integers and what are the integers?
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1st integer: x
2nd integer: x+1
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Equation:
x + x+1 = -27
2x + 1 = -27
2x = -28
x = -14
x+1 = -13
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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