SOLUTION: the second of two numbers is three times the first number. Their sum is negative twenty-four find both of the numbers
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Question 579044: the second of two numbers is three times the first number. Their sum is negative twenty-four find both of the numbers
Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
second number = 3x
first number = x
3x + x = -24
4x = -24
x = -24/4
x = -6
The first number is -6 and the second number is -18.
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