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12 March, 14:42

The sum of two numbers is - 21. One number is 55 less than the other. Find the numbers.

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  1. 12 March, 15:35
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    x = 17 y = - 38

    Step-by-step explanation:

    x + y = - 21

    y = x - 55

    It doesn't matter whether x or y is 55 less than the other right now.

    substitute for y:

    x + x - 55 = - 21

    solve for x:

    2x = 34

    x = 17

    solve for y:

    17 + y = - 21

    y = - 38
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