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

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Question 236029: The sum of two consecutive integers is -287. Find the larger integer.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of two consecutive integers is -287. Find the larger integer.
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-287/2 = -143.5
The 2 integers are adjacent to -143.5
--> -144 and -143