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The sum of two consecutive integers is -11. Find the number

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Answer:

-5 and -6

Explanation:

Lets do the equation: x+x+1=-11

Add: 2x+1=-11

Subtract: 2x=-12

Divide: x=-6

The smaller integer is -6

The larger integer is -5

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