Question

The sum of two numbers is 7.If one number is subtracted from the​ other, the result is negative 3.Find the numbers.

Answer 1

X-y= -3 ---> x=-3+y
x+y=7
plug x

-3+2y=7
2y=10
y=5

plug y into any equation

x+5=7
x=2

2 and 5

Answer 2

The numbers are 5 and 2.

5 + 2 = 7

5 - 2 = -3