Question

If the sum of 2 integers is 17. if 1 of them is 35 find the other plz help with explanation

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the other number be x

x+35=17

x=17-35

x= -18

Is your answer.

Answer 2

Hint

___ + ___ = 17

(-35) + other number = 17

add 35 on both sides, we get

-35 + 35 + other number = 17 + 35

Other number = 52

Note-

We could have solve this problem using algebra as well by taking the other number as 'x.