Question

The sum of two consecutive integers is -131. list the numbers from smallest to largest:

Answer 1

n + n + 1 = - 131
2n + 1 = -131 Subtract 1 from both sides.
2n = - 131 - 1
2n = - 132 Divide by 2
n = - 132 /2
n = - 66

n + 1 = - 66 + 1 = - 65

the two numbers are - 65 and - 66 <<<< answer