Question

Algebra problem below!

The sum of two consecutive even integers is -50

What are the numbers?

Answer 1

The 1st integer = xthe 2nd integer = x - 2 x + x + 2 = -502x + 2 = -502x = -52  x = -26 The first integer = x = -24The second integer = x - 2 = -24 - 2 = -26  The integers are -24 and -26.

Answer 2

Thank you for your question!

The formula is:

x + (x + 2) = -50

Solving:

2x + 2 = -50
2x = -52
x = -26

Finding the second number:
-26 + 2 = -24

-24,-26

Hope this helps!