jasmiiinee1
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  • 23-06-2017
  • Mathematics
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the sum of two consecutive integers is -49 write an equation that models this situation and find the values of the two integers

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Banabanana
Banabanana Banabanana
  • 23-06-2017
х is the first integer
(x+1) is the second integer

x + x + 1 = -49
2x + 1 = - 49
2x = -49 - 1
2x = -50
x = -25  first integer
-25 + 1 = -24 second integer

Answer: -25 and -24
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mreijepatmat
mreijepatmat mreijepatmat
  • 23-06-2017
Let n be the 1st number, the 2nd is n+1
But we know that (n) + (n+1) = -49
2n + 1 = - 49
2n = - 49 - 1
2n = -50 and n = - 25 and n+1 = -25 + 1 = -24
the 2 consecutive numbers are - 25 and - 24
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