SOLUTION: Solve using the five-step problem-solving process. The sum of two consecutive integers is -247. Find the larger integer.

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Question 290575: Solve using the five-step problem-solving process.
The sum of two consecutive integers is -247. Find the larger integer.

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x & x+1 be the 2 integers.
x+(x+1)=-247
2x+1=-247
2x=-247-1
2x=-248
x=-248/2
x=-124 ans. for the smaller integer.
-124+1=-123 ans. for the larger integer.
Proof:
-124-123=-247