Question

The sum of two consecutive odd integers is -16. What are the two integers?

Answer 1

Answer:

-9 and -7

Step-by-step explanation:

x +(x+2) = -16 ( +2 because 1 + 2 =3 is the next odd no.)

2x + 2 = -16

2x = -16 -2

2x = -18

x = -18/2

x = -9

1st no = x = -9

2nd no = x+2= -7