Question

The sum of two odd consecutive integers is -12. Find the two integers.

Answer 1

Answer:

the consecutive integers are 5 and 7.

Answer 2

Answer:

The two odd consecutive integers are 5 and 7

Step by Step explanation:

Let x and x+2 be the two odd consecutive integers

(x, x+2)

There forth,  x+x+2=12

2x=12-2

2x=10

x=10/2

x= 5

Therefore, x=5 and x+2=7.