Solve the problem involving consecutive integers.
-The sum of two consecutive integers is -337 . Find the larger integer.
A) -167
B) -169
C) -168
D) -170

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Let the first integer be $x$ and the second consecutive integer be $x + 1$. According to the problem, $x + (x + 1) = -337$. Solving for $x$, we get $2x = -338$, so $x = -169$. Therefore, the larger integer is $x + 1 = -168$.

Solve the Problem Involving Consecutive Integers