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Populaire Word Problems >

The sum of two consecutive integers is −5. Find the numbers.

Solution

T h e s u m o f tw o co n sec u t i v e in t e g ers i s - 5. F in d t h e n u mb ers .

Solution

The numbers : - 3, - 2

étapes des solutions

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 1

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 1 = - 5

Résoudre

x + x + 1 = - 5 : x = - 3

x + 1 = - 3 + 1 = - 2

The numbers : - 3, - 2

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