SOLUTION: I came up with -48. Trying to do this on my own. Wondering if I am right. The sum of two consecutive integers is –95. Find the least of the two integers.

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Question 890703: I came up with -48. Trying to do this on my own. Wondering if I am right.
The sum of two consecutive integers is –95. Find the least of the two integers.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Two consecutive integers, x, x+1.

x%2B%28x%2B1%29=-95
x%2Bx%2B1=-95
2x%2B1=-95
2x=-95-1
2x=-96
2x%2F2=-96%2F2
highlight%28x=-48%29