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Sum of two numbers is -32 what number is two less than the other

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First no. = z

Second no. = z - 2

z + (z - 2) = -32

z + z - 2 = -32

2z - 2 = -32

2z = -32 + 2

2z = -30

z = -30/2

z = -15

First no. = -15

Second no. = -17

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