Question

The sum of two integers is -20. If one of them is 9,find the other. *

-29
29
49
-49

Answer 1

Answer:

-38

Step-by-step explanation:

because she the following steps down.

Sum of two integers = -20

One of them = 9

The other integer = -20-9 = -38

Answer 2

Given:-

Sum of two integers = -20

One of the numbers = 9

To find:-

The other number.

Assumption:-

Let the other number be x.

Solution:-

According to the question sum of two integers is -20

The integers are 9 and x

Therefore,

9 + x = -20

=> x = -20-9

=> x = -29

Therefore the other number is -29.

Verification:-

Sum of two integers = -20

1st integer = 9

2nd integer = -29

ATP,

-29 + 9 = -20

= -20 = -20

Hence LHS = RHS [Verified].