Find two consecutive integers whose sum is -55

Answer 1

Let x = 1st integer

x+1 = 2nd integer (since the are consecutive)

The equation would be

x+x+1 = -55 Combine like terms

2x+1 = -55 Subtract 1 from both sides

2x = -56 Divide both sides by 2

x = -28 (1st integer)

x+1 = -27 (2nd integer)

The integers are -27, -28

Answer 2

-55/2 = --27.5

Round up and down.

-27 and -28