S + (S+1) = -65



2S + 1 = -65

2S = -66

S = -66/2

S = -33   --> S+1 = -32



The numbers -33 and -32 so the smaller is  -33 

Answer by greenestamps(13200)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 


Informally....


(-65)/2 = -32.5


so the two consecutive integers are -33 and -32.


 

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