Question

one integer added to another integer gives a sum of 2. when the larger integer is subtracted from the smaller integer the difference is -14. what could the 2 integer be?

Answer 1

8

Explanation:

Before anything, let's figure out our variables.

One/larger integer: x

Another/smaller/2nd integer: y

one integer added to another integer gives a sum of 2

x + y = 2

when the larger integer is subtracted from the smaller integer the difference is -14

x - y = -14

let's solve for x and y. Remember, we're trying to find y.

2x = -12

x = -6

y + (-6) = 2

y = 8

The 2nd integer could be 8