105k views
2 votes
One number is eight more than twice another. Thier sum is negative four. Find the numbers​

User Z S
by
6.9k points

1 Answer

3 votes

Answer:

-4, 0

Explanation:

If one number is 8 more than twice the amount of another, let's make the two numbers -4 and 0. First, multiply -4 by 2.

-4 * 2 = -8

8 more than -8 is 0.

Therefore, the rule applies and two possible numbers are -4 and 0.

User Jordi Xucla
by
7.6k points