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  • 04-07-2021
  • Mathematics
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The sum of two numbers is -4 and their difference is zero. Find the numbers.

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jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1
  • 04-07-2021

Answer:

- 2 and - 2

Step-by-step explanation:

let the 2 numbers be x and y , then

x + y = - 4 → (1)

x - y = 0 → (2)

Add the 2 equations term by term to eliminate y

2x + 0 = - 4

2x = - 4 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = - 2

Substitute x = - 2 into either of the 2 equations and solve for y

Substituting into (1)

- 2 + y = - 4 ( add 2 to both sides )

y = - 2

The 2 numbers are - 2 and - 2

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