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The sum of two number is-17. One number is 9 less than the other. Find the numbers.

Solution

The sum of two number is -17. One number is 9 less than the other. Find the numbers.

Solution

The numbers : - 13, - 4

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = - 17

x = y - 9

x + y = - 17, x = y - 9 : x = - 13, y = - 4

The numbers : - 13, - 4

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