SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is -10. Negative three times the first number minus the second number equals 2. Find the numbers.
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Question 1159445: The sum of two numbers is -10. Negative three times the first number minus the second number equals 2. Find the numbers.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First, x
Second, y
Negative three times the first number minus the second number equals 2.
If add the two equations, this eliminates y.
You finish from here.
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