First, we need to identify two integers such that their sum equals -5.
1. Let's denote the two integers as [tex]\( x \)[/tex] and [tex]\( y \)[/tex].
2. We need to find [tex]\( x \)[/tex] and [tex]\( y \)[/tex] such that:
[tex]\[
x + y = -5
\][/tex]
Through the process of reasoning and selection, we choose the integers [tex]\( x = -2 \)[/tex] and [tex]\( y = -3 \)[/tex].
3. Now, let's verify their sum:
[tex]\[
-2 + (-3) = -2 - 3
\][/tex]
[tex]\[
= -5
\][/tex]
The sum of these two integers is indeed -5.
Thus, the two integers we found are -2 and -3. Their sum is:
[tex]\[
-2 + (-3) = -5
\][/tex]
So, the solution is:
[tex]\[
\boxed{-2 \text{ and } -3}
\][/tex]
