Question

The sum of two number is 2. If one number is subtracted from another their difference is 8. Find the number.​

Answer 1

Answer:

X+Y=2

X-Y=8

If you subtract X+Y with X-Y, you get 2y, and so that equals 2-8, that is -6.

2y=-6

y=(-6)/2

y=-3

-3+X=2

x=2+3

x=5 and y=-8

Check

-3+5=2

5-(-3)=8

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