Question

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

Answer 1

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.