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  • 02-12-2019
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The sum of two numbers is −102. One number is 62 less than the other. Find the numbers.

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  • 02-12-2019

Answer:

X + Y = -102

LET Y = SMALLER NUMBER THEN Y = X - 62

X + (X - 62 ) = - 102

2X - 62 = - 102

2X - 40

X = 20

20 + Y = - 102

Y  = - 102 - 20

Y  = - 122

X = 20, Y = - 122

CHECK;

DOES X + Y = - 102

And Y is 62 less than X

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