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The sum of two consecutive odd integers is −40

Solution

The sum of two consecutive odd integers is −40

Solution

The numbers : - 21, - 19

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 2 = - 40

Solve

x + x + 2 = - 40 : x = - 21

x + 2 = - 21 + 2 = - 19

The numbers : - 21, - 19

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