Question

the sum of two integers is -48. if one of the integers is 17, find the other
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Answer 1

Let the two integers be x and y

Given:-

• Value of one integer is 17 means value of y = 17

To find :- Value of x

SolutioN:-

According to question equation forms is:-

=> x + y = -48

• Put value of y = 17 in equation

=> x + 17 = -48

=> x = -48 -17

=> x = -65

Verification:-

=> x + y = -48

• Put value of x = -65 and y = 17 in equation

=> -65 + 17 = -48

=> -48 =-48

Hence the other integer is - 65

Answer 2

Answer:

let one integer be x

x + 17 = -48

x = -48-17

x = -65