SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 0. Twice the smaller number subtracted from 3 times the larger number is 10. Let x represent the larger number and y represent the smaller number. which e

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Question 814339: The sum of two numbers is 0. Twice the smaller number subtracted from 3 times the larger number is 10. Let x represent the larger number and y represent the smaller number. which equation represents this situation.
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Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
Let x represent the larger number and y represent the smaller number.
The sum of the two numbers is 0
x + y = 0
Twice the smaller number subtracted from 3 times the larger number is 10.
3x - 2y = 10 | x + y = 0 0r x = -y
3(-y) - 2y = 10
-5y = 10
y = -2 the smaller number and x = 2
CHECKING our Answer***
+3%2A2+-+2%28-2%29+=+10