Question 394689: the sum of two consecutive integers is -277. what is the larger integer Found 2 solutions by nerdybill, josmiceli:Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! the sum of two consecutive integers is -277. what is the larger integer
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Let x = larger of two consecutive integers
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x-1 = smaller of two consecutive integers
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x + x-1 = -277
2x-1 = -277
2x = -276
x = -138 (this is your answer)
