Question 465253: The sum of two consecutive odd integers is -40. Find the integers. please help meeee
ASAP this is a homework.! Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! sum of two consecutive odd integers is -40.
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1st: 2x-1
2nd: 2x+1
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sum = -40
4x = -40
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x = -10
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1st: 2x-1 = -20-1 = -21
2nd: 2x+1 = -20+1 = -19
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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