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Write a pair of negative integers whose difference is 8.

User MobileSam
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Answer:

(-5,-13) has a difference of 8

User Onpduo
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Answer:

-2 and -10

Explanation:

negative integers are whole numbers below 0

difference is the same as (-)subtraction

x-y=8

if x= -2

-2-y=8

-y=8+2

-y=10

y= -10.

confirmation

-2 - (-10)=8

-2+10=8

8=8

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