Question 665668
Establish the variables
x  : one number
x+1 : next number
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Given expression
x + x+1 = x+1 - 4
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Combine like terms
2x + 1 = x - 3
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Group x on one side
2x - x = -3 - 1
x = -4
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The integers are {{{highlight(-4 and -3)}}}
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Check
Sum of two numbers: -4 + -3 = -7
The larger number, which is -3, minus 4: -3 -4 = -7
-7 = -7

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