SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is -97. If the smaller number is 19 less than twice the larger, find the two numbers.

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Question 841938: The sum of two numbers is -97. If the smaller number is 19 less than twice the larger, find the two numbers.
Answer by Narsinghchauhan8960103366(17) About Me  (Show Source):
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let larger no is x
So smaller is 2x-19
according to question
x+2x-19= -97
3x= -78
x= -26
larger no -26
smaller no 2*(-26)-19
= -52-19= -71