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  • 04-02-2020
  • Mathematics
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The sum of two numbers is -8 and the difference is 12. What are the two numbers?

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HaxJason HaxJason
  • 04-02-2020

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

x+y=-8

x-y=12

—————

2x=4 so x=2

and if x=2, 2+y=-8 so y is -10 so now if you plug it into each other. it becomes

2+-10=-8

2- -10=12

(2 negatives becomes a add)

i feel smart

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