The sum of two numbers is 5. The difference of the numbers is - 15. Find both numbers.

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Zack Villegas

22 December, 22:55

The sum of two numbers is 5. The difference of the numbers is - 15. Find both numbers.

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Aubrey Potter · Answer 1

-5, 10

Step-by-step explanation:

x be on number

The other number = 5 - x

x - (5 - x) = - 15

x - 5 + x = - 15

2x = - 15 + 5

2x = - 10

x = - 10/2

x = - 5

One number = - 5

The other number = 5 - x = 5 - (-5) = 5 + 5 = 10

Reid Lawrence · Answer 2

Reid Lawrence 23 December, 02:03

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The answer is - 5 and 10