SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive odd integers is -72. What is the larger integer?

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Question 806699: The sum of two consecutive odd integers is -72. What is the larger integer?
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
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consecutive odd integers: x, (x+2)

x + (x+2) = -72
2x + 2 = -72
2x = -74
x = -37

larger integer = x + 2 = -35