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(a) Write a pair of negative integers whose difference gives 8

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Answer:

(-1,-9)

Explanation:

If you subtract these two number its -1-(-9) it cancel out the negative sign of 9 so it turn into -1+9 which would be like 9-1 which is 8 :)

User Rnevius
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Answer:

Explanation:

-16 ; -24

Difference = -16 - (-24)

= -16 + 24

= 8

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