SOLUTION: The sum of 2 consecutive integers is -33. If n is the 1st integer, which equation best models the situation? A:n+(2n+1)=-33 B:n(n+1)=-33 C:n+(n+1)=-33 D:n+2n+-33

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Question 1110413: The sum of 2 consecutive integers is -33. If n is the 1st integer, which equation best models the situation?
A:n+(2n+1)=-33
B:n(n+1)=-33
C:n+(n+1)=-33
D:n+2n+-33
Found 3 solutions by Alan3354, josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hint: What is the 2nd integer?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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They are just CONSECUTIVE INTEGERS.
If n is the smaller integer then the larger integer is n+1.
You see?

Answer by ikleyn(52879) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Looking in these exercises I think how HAPPY I was NEVER having such nonsensical assignments in my life  ! ! ! !


And NEVER having "teachers" who may / (who are able) to create such assignments and offer them to students  ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !