Question

the difference between two numbers is -1. their sum is -27. find the numbers. let x represent the first number and y represent the second number. solve using system s of equations.​

Answer 1

Answer: x = -14, y = -13

Explanation:

As stated by the question, we can use a system of equations to help us solve.

First, the difference between two numbers (x and y) is -1. The difference represents subtraction.

x - y = -1

Next, the sum of the numbers (x and y) is -27. The sum represents addition.

x + y = -27

Now, we can solve this system. We will graph both of the equations. The point of intersection is the solution, see attached. This gives us an answer of x = -14 and y = -13.

x - y = -1

x + y = -27