SOLUTION: The sum of a certain number and a second number is -42. The first number minues the second is 52. Find the numbers.

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Question 539811: The sum of a certain number and a second number is -42. The first number minues the second is 52. Find the numbers.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+y=-42
x-y=52
2x=10
x=5
5-y=52
5-52=y
-47=y