Question 1057704
Let x represent the smaller of the two numbers.


The larger number is then represented by x + 8.


Since the sum of the two numbers is -12, we can write:


x + (x + 8) = -12


2x + 8 = -12


2x = -20


x = -10


The smaller number is -10.


The larger number is then -10 + 8 = -2


Solution: The numbers are -2 and -10.