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Question 1162622: The sum of two consecutive integers is -257. Find the larger integer
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n%2B%28n%2B1%29=-257

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of two consecutive integers is -257. Find the larger integer
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-257/2 = -128.5
---> -128 & -129