SOLUTION: if the sum of two consecutive integers is -15< what is the value of the larger integer?

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Question 750394: if the sum of two consecutive integers is -15< what is the value of the larger integer?
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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(n)+(n+1)=-15

2n+1=-15
2n=-16
n=-8
but -7 is greater (larger)

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