Question

The sum of two consecutive numbers is -73. Find the value of the greater number.

Answer 1

-36

Explanation:

All we need to do is this equation:

x+(x+1)=number

So, x+x+1=-73

2x+1=-73

-1 -1

2x=-74

/2 /2

x=-37

we can check this by adding -37+-36=-73 because -37 would be the lesser number.

Watch out, because that is the lesser number. -36 would be greater.

So -36.

Answer 2

-37, -36

Explanation:

the sum is -73

the numbers are consecutive so they must both be negative

73 /2 = 36.5 so the numbers are

-36 + -37 = -73