SOLUTION: Symbolize as a system of equations but do not solve it: The sum of one number and half another is negative five. Twelve less than twice the second number is the first numbe

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Question 417451: Symbolize as a system of equations but do not solve it:
The sum of one number and half another is negative five.
Twelve less than twice the second number is the first number..
Answer by sudhanshu_kmr(1152) About Me  (Show Source):
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let assume first number is x, second number is y
x + y/2 = -5
2y - 12 = x