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the sum of two numbers is-64. their difference is-6. find the numbers

Solution

t h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s - 64. t h e i r d i ff ere n ce i s - 6. f in d t h e n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : - 35, - 29

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = - 64

x - y = - 6

x + y = - 64, x - y = - 6 : x = - 35, y = - 29

The numbers : - 35, - 29

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