Question

The sum of two consecutive odd integers is -148. list the numbers from smallest to largest:

Answer 1

2 consecutive odd integers...x and x + 2

x + x + 2 = -148
2x + 2 = -148
2x = -148 - 2
2x = -150
x = -150/2
x = - 75

x + 2 = - 75 + 2 = - 73

smallest to largest : -75 , -73