the sum of two consecutive numbers is – 27 .find the numbers​

Answer:

The answer is 14.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the two consecutive numbers be x and x + 1.

According to the question,

x + x + 1 = – 27.

2x + 1 = – 27.

2x = – 27 – 1.

2x = 28.

x = 28 ÷ 2.

x = 14. ( Ans ).