What is the sum of two consecutive odd integers is negative fifty six. Find the integers

Set up an equation. x + (x-2) = -56, it's x-2 because odd numbers are two integers away from each other 2x - 2 = -56 2x = -54 x = -27 So you're 1st number is -27, the other number would be x - 2, or -27 - 2, or -29.