Question

The sum of two numbers is -25. One number is 101 less than the other. Find the numbers

Answer 1

x=38

y= -63

Explanation:

x+y=-25

y=x-101

x+(x-101)= -25

2x=-25+101

2x=76

x=76/2

x=38

y=x-101

y=38-101

y= -63

Answer 2

-63, 38

Explanation:

1st number = x

2nd number = x+101

x+x+101=-25

2x=-126

x=-63

1st number = x = -63

2nd number = x+101 = 38