Question

Sum of two consecutive integers is -221

Answer 1

-111,-110

Explanation:

Let n represent the first integer. Then n+1 will represent the next consecutive integer.

Translate into an equation.

We can restate the given information in one sentence as "The sum of the integers is −221."

As an equation this sentence is represented as:

n+n+1=−221

Solve the equation.

n+n+1=-221

2n+1=−221

2n=−222

n=−111

So, n=−111 is the first integer and n+1=−110 is the second integer.

Answer 2

-111 and -110

Explanation:

If x is the lesser integer, and x+1 is the next integer, then:

x + x+1 = -221

2x = -222

x = -111

x+1 = -110

The two integers are -111 and -110.