Question

the sum of two integers is -16 . if one of them is 53, find the other .​

Answer 1

Solution:

Let x, y are two integers.

x = 53 [ given ]

According to the problem given,

x+y = -16

=> 53 + y = -16

=> y = -16 - 53

=> y = -69

Therefore,

Required other number (y) = -69

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Answer 2

$x + 53 = - 16 \\ x = - 16 - 53 \\ x = - 69$