Question

If the sum of two integers is-17 and one of them is -9 then the other integer is ?​

Answer 1

x + (-9) = - 17

x = - 17 + 9

x = - 12

The other integer is - 12

Answer 2

Answer:

-8

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the two integers be x and y.

Given x+y = - 17

Let x = - 9

Then substituting in above equation,

-9 + y = -17

y = -17+9

y = -8

Therefore other integer is -8