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The sum of two consecutive integers is − 15. Find the numbers.

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\huge\boxed{x=-8}

Since the integers are consecutive, we know that one of them is
x and the other is
x+1. Start by writing an equation.


x+x+1=-15

Combine the variables.


2x+1=-15

Subtract
1 on both sides of the equation.


2x=-16

Divide both sides of the equation by
2.


x=\boxed{-8}

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