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One number is 24 greater than another number. The sum of the two numbers is-72. Find each number

Solution

O n e n u mb er i s 24 g re a t er t han an o t h er n u mb er . T h e s u m o f t h e tw o n u mb ers i s - 72. F in d e a c h n u mb er

Solution

The numbers : - 24, - 48

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 24 + y

x + y = - 72

x = 24 + y, x + y = - 72 : x = - 24, y = - 48

The numbers : - 24, - 48

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