SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive integers is -287. Find the larger integer.

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Question 129995: The sum of two consecutive integers is -287. Find the larger integer.
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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X+X+1=-287
2X=-287-1
2X=-288
X=-288/2
X=-144 ANSWER FOR THE SMALLER INTEGER.
X+1=-143 ANSWER FOR THE LARGER INTEGER.
PROOF:
-144-143=-287
-287=-287