SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is -16. and their difference s 8 find the numbers

Question 380646: the sum of two numbers is -16. and their difference s 8 find the numbers
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the sum of two numbers is -16. and their difference s 8 find the numbers
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Equations:
x+y = -16
x-y = 8
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Add and solve for "x":
2x = -8
x = -4
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Substitute into x+y=-16 and solve for "y":
-4+y = -16
y = -12
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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