SOLUTION: Two numbers with the sum of -8 and a difference of 4

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Question 718252: Two numbers with the sum of -8 and a difference of 4

Answer by oscargut(2103)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

x+y = -8
x-y = 4
adding
2x = -4
x = -2
y = -6
Answer: numbers are -2 and -6
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