<u>Define x:</u>
Let one of the numbers be x.
The other number is x + 2
<u>Construct equation:</u>
<span>twice the smaller is 16 more than the larger
</span>⇒2x = x + 2 - 16
<u>Solve x:</u>
2x = x + 2 - 16
x = -14
<u>Find the two numbers:</u>
Smaller number = x = -14
Larger number = x + 2 = -12
Answer: The two numbers are -14 and -12
Answer:
27
Step-by-step explanation:
Remember to follow PEMDAS. Note that, when multiplying or dividing:
1) one positive and one negative = negative number
2) two positive = positive number
3) two negative = positive number
(-7)(-5) = -7 * -5 = 35
+(-8) = +1 * -8 = -8
Subtract:
35 - 8 = 27
27 is your answer.
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A suitable matrix calculation tells you
(x, y, z) = (-8, -1, -3).