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Twice a number added to another number is-8. The difference of the two numbers is 2. Find the numbers. Write the numbers from least to greatest.

Solution

Tw i ce a n u mb er a dd e d t o an o t h er n u mb er i s - 8. T h e d i ff ere n ce o f t h e tw o n u mb ers i s 2. F in d t h e n u mb ers . W r i t e t h e n u mb ers f ro m l e a s t t o g re a t es t .

Solution

The numbers : - 2, - 4

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

2 x + y = - 8

x - y = 2

2 x + y = - 8, x - y = 2 : x = - 2, y = - 4

The numbers : - 2, - 4

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