SOLUTION: find 2 consecutive numbers whose sum is -42

SOLUTION: find 2 consecutive numbers whose sum is -42

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Question 541139: find 2 consecutive numbers whose sum is -42
Answer by friesr(113) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The formula you would use is:
x + (x + 1) = -42
2x + 1 = -42
2x = -43
x = -21.5

-20.5, -21.5
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