SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is negative 8. the sum of the first number and twice the second number is negative 4
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Question 404727: the sum of two numbers is negative 8. the sum of the first number and twice the second number is negative 4
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the sum of two numbers is negative 8. the sum of the first number and twice the second number is negative 4
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Equations:
x + y = -8
x +2y = -4
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Subtract and solve for "y":
y = 4
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Solve for "x":
x + y = -8
x + 4 = -8
x = -12
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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