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The sum of two numbers is -124. one number is 22 less than the other. Find the numbers

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Answer: -51 and -73

Explanation:

Let the first number be x.

Let the second number be x-22.

Since the sum of two numbers is -124, this means that:

x + x - 22 = -124

2x - 22 = -124

2x = -124 + 22

2x = -102

x = -102/2

x = -51

Since the second number is x - 22. This will be:

= x - 22

= -51 - 22

= -73

The numbers are -51 and -73

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