Question

The sum of two integers is -16 if one of them is 5, find the other

Answer 1

Solution:

Let the first integer be x

x+5=-16

by transposition we get x=-16-5=-21

if x is -21 the other number needed is also -21

Answer:

The other number is -21

Verification:

-21+5=-16

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Answer 2

Answer:

-21

Step-by-step explanation:

5-(-21)

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