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The sum of two numbers is zero. When 10 times the smaller number is added to 5 times the larger, the result is 4. Find the two numbers.

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Answer:

The two numbers are 4/5 and -4/5, but 10 times the smaller number is added to 5 times the larger, the result is -4

Explanation:

The sum of two integers is 0 and when 10 times the smaller number is added to 5 times the larger, the result is 4 . Find the two numbers.

Let's write our equations system, this way:

x = Larger number

y = Smaller number

x + y = 0

5x + 10y = -4

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5x + 10y = -4

5x = -4 - 10y

x = (-4 -10y)/5

Replacing x and solving for x and y on the 1st equation

(-4 -10y)/5 + y = 0

-4 -10y + 5y = 0 (Multiplying by 5 at both sides)

-5y = 4

y = -4/5

y = -4/5 ⇒ x = 4/5

The two numbers are 4/5 and -4/5, but 10 times the smaller number is added to 5 times the larger, the result is -4

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