Question

The difference of two numbers is 3. their sum is -24. find the numbers.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Answer:First number=--13.5

2nd number is -10..5

Explanation:

Let us represent the numbers by x and y

X-y=3

X+y=-24

Solve for xand y .

Solve.for y

-2y=3-(-)24

-2y=-3+24

-2y=27

-Y=27/2

Y=13.5

Solving for X

X-y=3

x-y=3

X-(-13.5=3

X+13.5=3

X=3-13.5

X=-10.5

X=-10.5 y=-13.5