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The sum of two numbers is -26. One number is 148 less than the other. Find the numbers

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Answer:

61 and -87

Explanation:

If the numbers are x and x - 148, we can write the following equation:

x + x - 148 = -26

2x - 148 = -26

2x = 122

x = 61 so x - 148 = 61 - 148 = -87

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