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The sum of two consecutive integers is -67. Find the two integers.
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Let's call the two consecutive integers x and x+1.
According to the problem, the sum of these two integers is -67, so we can write the equation x + (x+1) = -67.
Simplifying the equation, 2x + 1 = -67.
Subtracting 1 from both sides of the equation, 2x = -68.
Dividing both sides by 2, x = -34.
Therefore, the two consecutive integers are -34 and -33.
According to the problem, the sum of these two integers is -67, so we can write the equation x + (x+1) = -67.
Simplifying the equation, 2x + 1 = -67.
Subtracting 1 from both sides of the equation, 2x = -68.
Dividing both sides by 2, x = -34.
Therefore, the two consecutive integers are -34 and -33.