Question

the sum of two consecutive integers is (-36) find the integers

Answer 1

let numbers be 'x' and 'x+2'
so,
x+x+2=(-36)
2x+2=(-36)
2x=-38
x=-19
and x+2=-17

Answer 2

let consequetive integers be 'x' and 'x+1'
so,
x+x+1=(-36)
2x+1=(-36)
2x=-37 
x=-18.5
and x+1=-17.5