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The sum of two numbers is -64. Their difference is -10. Find the numbers.
The smaller number is:
The larger number is:
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  • 01-12-2020

Answer:

smaller: -37, larger: -27

Step-by-step explanation:

say one number is x the other one is y

x+y = -64

x-y = -10

subtract the two equations to get

2y = -54

y = -27

x = -37  

-27 is larger, -37 is smaller

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