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The sum of two consecutive odd integers is −236. Find the two integers

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2 consecutive odd integers...x and x + 2

x + x + 2 = -236
2x + 2 = - 236
2x = - 236 - 2
2x = - 238
x = -238/2
x = - 119

x + 2 = -119 + 2 = - 117

so ur 2 integers are : -117 and -119
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