SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is -63. the first number minus the second is -41. find the numbers.
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Question 233482: the sum of two numbers is -63. the first number minus the second is -41. find the numbers.
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+y=-63
x-y=-41 add them.
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2x=-104
x=-104/2
x=-52 ans for one number.
-52+y=-63
y=-63+52
y=11 ans for the other number.
Proof:
-52-11=-41
-41=-41
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