SOLUTION: Which two consecutive integers have a sum of -105??

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Question 238063: Which two consecutive integers have a sum of -105??
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Since we know we need to consecutive numbers, we can say:
x = one number
x+1 = the other number
We also know thier sum equals -105, so here's the equation:
x%2B%28x%2B1%29=-105
Now solve for x.
2x%2B1=-105
2x=-105-1
2x=-106
x=%28-106%29%2F2
x=-53 <--- this is the value of one of your numbers, now, what would be its consecutive (x+1)?
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Proof:
Substitute the two values in the original formula.
See if you come up with -105=-105