SOLUTION: the larger of two numbers is 24 more than half of the smaller. the sum of the two numbers is -3. find the two numbers

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Question 434943: the larger of two numbers is 24 more than half of the smaller. the sum of the two numbers is -3. find the two numbers
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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n=1/2m+24
m+n=-3
2n=m+48
m=2n-48
2n-48+n=-3
3n=45
n=15
m=-18
The two numbers are -18 and 15..