Question 465247
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Hi,
Let x amd (x+2)represent the two consecutive odd integers
Question states*** 
 x +(x+2) = -40
Solving for x
      2x = -42
       x = -21 , the two consecutive odd integers are -19,-21
CHECKING our Answer***
-19 + -21 = -40