The sum of two numbers is -5 and their difference is -1. Find the two numbers.

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The sum of two numbers is -5 and their difference is -1. Find the two
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RobertKer 5 years 2021-08-03T23:28:36+00:00 2 Answers 20 views 0

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  1. phucdien
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    2021-08-03T23:29:47+00:00
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    Answer:

    x=-3 and y=-2

    Step-by-step explanation:

    let the numbers be x and y

    x+y=-5

    x-y=-1

    therefore x=-5-y

    -5-y-y=-1

    -2y=-1+5

    -2y=4

    y=-2

    ×=-5-(-2)

    x=-5+2

    x=-3

  2. Philomena
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    2021-08-03T23:30:13+00:00
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    Answer: -2 and -3

    Step-by-step explanation:

    • Number #1 = x
    • Number #2 = y

    x + y = -5

    x – y = -1 -> x = y – 1

    (y – 1) + y = -5

    y – 1 + y = -5

    2y = 1 – 5

    2y = -4

    y = -2

    x = y – 1 = -2 – 1 = -3

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