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the sum of two consecutive off integers is-208. find the two integers

Solution

t h e s u m o f tw o co n sec u t i v e o ff in t e g ers i s - 208. f in d t h e tw o in t e g ers

Solution

The numbers : - 104 \frac{1}{2}, - 103 \frac{1}{2}

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 1

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 1 = - 208

Solve

x + x + 1 = - 208 : x = - \frac{209}{2}

x + 1 = - \frac{209}{2} + 1 = - \frac{207}{2}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{209}{2} = 104 \frac{1}{2}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{207}{2} = 103 \frac{1}{2}

The numbers : - 104 \frac{1}{2}, - 103 \frac{1}{2}

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