Question

The sum of two consecutive numbers is -75. Find the numbers

Answer 1

- 38 and - 37

Explanation:

x - first number

x+1 - number consecutive to x

x + x+1 = -75

-1 -1

2x = -76

÷2 ÷2

x = - 38

x+1 = -38 + 1 = - 37

Check: -38 + (-37) = - (38+37) = -75