Question 184314
Two consecutive odd integers have a sum that is - 28. 
Set up an equation algebraically and solve for these two integers.
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Def: Every odd integer is one more than or 1 less than an even integer.
And even integers are always a multiple of 2.
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1st odd integer: 2x+1
2nd odd integer: 2x+3
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Equation:
2x+1 + 2x+3 = -28
4x + 4 = -28
4x = - 32
x = -8
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1st odd integer: 2x+1 = -16+1 = -15
2nd odd integer: 2x+3 = -16+3 = -13

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Cheers,
Stan H.