angelarteaga1082 angelarteaga1082
  • 03-02-2022
  • Mathematics
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Twice a number added to another number is -8. The difference of the two
numbers is 2. Find the numbers.

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emilyyy03 emilyyy03
  • 06-02-2022

Answer:

x = -2 and y = -4

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

2x + y = -8

x - y = 2

Add the two equations:

3x + 0y = -6

3x = -6

x = -2

Sub x = -2 into the second equation

-2 - y = 2

-4 = y

Therefore, x = -2 and y = -4

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