The sum of two numbers are - 17 and their difference is 41

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Bruce Knight

28 November, 11:21

The sum of two numbers are - 17 and their difference is 41

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Harrison Black · Answer 1

X = 12 Y = - 29

Step-by-step explanation:

X+Y = - 17

X-Y=41

Solve for y in first equation

Y=-17-x plug y into the 2nd equation

X - (-17-x) = 41

X+17+x=41

2x=41-17

2x=24

X=12

Y=-17 - (x)

Y=-17-12

Y=-29

X+Y=-17

12+-29=-17

X-Y=41

12 - - 29=41