SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive numbers is -65. Find the value of the smaller number.

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Question 1202554: The sum of two consecutive numbers is -65. Find the value of the smaller number.
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Answer by math_helper(2461) About Me  (Show Source):
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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) About Me  (Show Source):
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Informally....

(-65)/2 = -32.5

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