Write a pair of integers whose sum is -8 and difference is -1
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Hence, the two can be -9/2 and -7/2
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Let the integers bee x and y
Now according to question,
x + y = -8
x - y = -1
so, 2x = -9
Hence x = -9/2
Now, -9/2 -y = -1
-y = 9/2 - 1
-y = 7/2 or y = -7/2
This is your answer.
Let the integers bee x and y
Now according to question,
x + y = -8
x - y = -1
so, 2x = -9
Hence x = -9/2
Now, -9/2 -y = -1
-y = 9/2 - 1
-y = 7/2 or y = -7/2
This is your answer.
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