Math Problem Statement

The sum of two consecutive integers is -103. find the two integers

Solution

Let the two consecutive integers be xx and x+1x + 1.

The sum of these two integers is given as:

x+(x+1)=103x + (x + 1) = -103

Now, simplify and solve for xx:

2x+1=1032x + 1 = -103

Subtract 1 from both sides:

2x=1042x = -104

Now, divide both sides by 2:

x=52x = -52

Thus, the two consecutive integers are 52-52 and 51-51.

Final Answer:

The two integers are 52-52 and 51-51.

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the sum of two consecutive even numbers if their sum is 98?
  2. How do you find the sum of three consecutive integers if their sum is 72?
  3. If the sum of two consecutive odd integers is 100, what are the integers?
  4. Can you find two consecutive multiples of 7 whose sum is 112?
  5. How would you solve for two consecutive numbers whose product is 240?

Tip: Consecutive integers differ by 1, which makes them easy to express as xx and x+1x+1 in algebraic problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Consecutive Integers

Formulas

x + (x + 1) = sum
2x + 1 = sum

Theorems

Basic linear equation solving

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8