SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive integers is -297. Find the larger integer.

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Question 597672: The sum of two consecutive integers is -297. Find the larger integer.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of two consecutive integers is -297. Find the larger integer.
1st: x
2nd: x+1
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Equation:
x + x+1 = -297
2x = -298
x = -149
x+1 = -148
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Cheers,
Stan H.