SOLUTION: the sum of two number is -147 the first number is six times the second number find the number
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Question 237179: the sum of two number is -147 the first number is six times the second number find the number
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X+Y=-147 OR X=-147-Y
X=6Y
6Y=-147-Y
6Y+Y=-147
7Y=-147
Y=-147/7
Y=-21 THE SMALLER NUMBER.
X=6*-21=-126 THE LARGER NUMBER.
PROOF:
-21-126=-147
-147=-147
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