Question

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

Answer 1

n + n + 1 = -49
solve for n

Answer 2

Yep^ consecutive integers are integers (whole numbers, no floating point) which have a difference of 1 or 2.

Answer 3

how do i solve for n @welshfella

Answer 4

2n + 1 = -49
add 1 to both sides
then divide both sides by 2
this will give you the value of n
Add 1 to this to get the other integer.