Question

The sum of two consecutive odd integers is -8.what are the integers

Answer 1

- 3 and - 5

Explanation:

1) 2x + 1 (a number times two = even number. Even number + 1 = odd number)

2) 2x + 3

2x+1+2x+3= -8

4x +4 = - 8

4x = -8 -4

x = -12/4

x = - 3