Question

The sum of two consecutive odd integers is
−
68
-68
. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

Explanation:

let one no. be 'x'.

the other no. is (x+2)

therefore the eq. is:

x+x+2= -68

2x+2= -68

2x = -68-2

= -70

x= -70/2

= -35

one number is -35

other number is (x+2) = -35 + 2

= -33