Question

The sum of two number is -1/3.If one of the number is-12/3 find the other number.



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Answer 1

Answer:

Let the two numbers be x and y

As per question

x+y=12….. (1)

3x+5y=44…..(2)

Multiply (1) by 3 and (2) by 1

3x+3y=36

3x+5y=44

On subtraction

-2y=-8

y=4

Putting the value of y in (1)

x+4=12

x=12–4=8

The two numbers are 4 and 8

Answer 2

Answer:

$\frac{11}{3}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{ - 1}{3} - \frac{ - 12}{3}$

$\frac{11}{3}$