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The sum of two numbers is −36 . Their difference is 68 . Find the numbers.

Solution

T h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s - 36 . T h e i r d i ff ere n ce i s 68 . F in d t h e n u mb ers .

Solution

The numbers : 16, - 52

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = - 36

x - y = 68

x + y = - 36, x - y = 68 : x = 16, y = - 52

The numbers : 16, - 52

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