SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive even integers is -298. what are the integers?

Question 381304: The sum of two consecutive even integers is -298. what are the integers?
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The sum of two consecutive even integers is -298. what are the integers?
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1st: 2x
2nd: 2x+2
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Equation:
sum = -298
2x + 2x+2 = -298
4x+2 = -298
4x = -300
x = -75
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1st: 2x = -150
2nd: 2x+2 = -148
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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