Question 465253
sum of two consecutive odd integers is -40. 
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1st: 2x-1
2nd: 2x+1
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sum = -40
4x = -40
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x = -10
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1st: 2x-1 = -20-1 = -21
2nd: 2x+1 = -20+1 = -19
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Cheers,
Stan H.