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Question 6928: Two integers have a difference of -11 and a sum of -3. What are the two integers?

I really need an answer as soon as possible. PLEASE!!!!!
Answer by Mike(39) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let integer 1 = x
Therefore integer 2 will be = x - 11 (since they have a difference of -11).
They tell you the sum of the two integers is -3, hence:
x + x - 11 = -3
2x = 8 <---- adding 11 to both sides
x = 4
Hope that helps.
Regards,
-Mike