Question

What values do x and y have if /x/ =16 /y/=16 and when x and y are combined they eqaul zero? Explain your reasoning

Answer 1

Answer:

When x is 16, then y must be -16.

When x is -16 then y must be 16.

Step-by-step explanation:

We are asked to find the value of x and y for the given condition.

$|x|=16$

$|y|=16$

By the definition of absolute value $|u|=a$, then $u=-a\text{ or }u=a$, we will get:

$x=-16\text{ or }x=16$

$y=-16\text{ or }y=16$

We are also told that when x and y are combined they equal zero.

This means when x is 16, then y must be -16 and when x is -16 then y must be 16.

Answer 2

Answer:

They have opposite signs. if x=16 then y should be -16 for their sum to be zero.