Question

The sum of two consecutive integers is -92. Find the integers.

Answer 1

x = -46.5

x + 1 = -45.5

Explanation:

x + x + 1 = -92

2x + 1 = -92

-1 -1

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2x = -93

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2 2

x = -46.5

x + 1

(-46.5) + 1

-45.5

Answer 2

No solution

Explanation:

We can set up an equation where x is the integer and x+1 is the next one

x+x+1=-92

2x+1=-92

2x/2=-93/2

x=-46.5

-46.5+1=-45.5

The problem is that integers do no include decimals so there is no possible whole number. This problem would be possible if it was consecutive odd integers.