SOLUTION: Find two numbers whose sum is -2 and whose difference is 35 by setting up a system of linear equations and solving it. Remember to appropriately define and variables you use.
Question 867934: Find two numbers whose sum is -2 and whose difference is 35 by setting up a system of linear equations and solving it. Remember to appropriately define and variables you use. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Find two numbers whose sum is -2 and whose difference is 35 by setting up a system of linear equations and solving it. -----
Equations:
x + y = -2
x - y = 35
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Add and solve for "x"::
2x = 33
x = 16.5
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Solve for "Y":
x + y = -2
16.5 + y = -2
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y = -18.5
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Cheers,
Stan H.