Question

Find 2 consecutive integers whose sum is -97

Answer 1

The first integer is: -49

The second integer: -49+1 = -48

Solution Check:

-49+(-48) = -97

Explanation:

Let the first integer:
`x`

As we are looking for a consecutive integer, so

The second integer would be:
`x+1`

We know the sum of these two integers is -97. Thus, we can write this equation and solve for 'x'.

`x+\left(x+1\right)=-97`

`x+x+1=-97`

`2x+1=-97`

`2x=-98`

Divide both sides by 2

`(2x)/(2)=(-98)/(2)`

`x=-49`

Therefore,

The first integer is: -49

The second integer: -49+1 = -48

Solution Check:

-49+(-48) = -97