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  • 22-10-2015
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the sum of two consecutive integers is -49. Write an equation that models this situation and find the values of the two integers

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bobeld
bobeld bobeld
  • 22-10-2015
x + x +1 = -49
2x + 1 = -49
2x +1 -1 = -49 -1
2x = -50
x = -25
x + 1 = -24
Check -25 + -24 = -49
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