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The sum of two numbers is negative thirty-two. One number is two less than the other.

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Answer:

-17+-15= -32

Explanation

The first number is two less than the other, -15 is two less than -17 and both add up to -32

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Answer:

The system of equations are x + y = -32 and y = x – 2

Solution:

Given that the sum of two numbers is – 32. one number is two less than the other.

We have to translate this to a system of equations.

Consider the two numbers as “x” and “y”

From question, given sum of two numbers is -32

x + y = -32

now, given that one number is two less than other. Hence we can say “y” is two less than “x”.

y = x – 2

Hence the system of equations are x + y = -32 and y = x – 2

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