When an integer is subtracted from 8 times the next consecutive integer, the difference is -20. Find the value of the lesser integer.

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Answer: -4

Explanation:

Let the integer be x.

$8(x+1)-x=-20\\\\8x+8-x=-20\\\\7x+8=-20\\\\7x=-28\\\\x=-4$

So, the integers are -4 and -3.

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