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The sum of two consecutive odd integers is -8 what are the integers

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Explanation:

2 consecutive numbers is X+X+2

so X+X+2=-8

ad the X and 2

2x=-8 (divide by 2 as -8 can divide by 2)

X=-4

so the two numbers are both -4

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