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denis23 [38]
3 years ago
5

Let x represent one number and let y represent the other number. The sum of two numbers is negative 6. If one number is subtract

ed from the​ other, their difference is 8. Use the given conditions to write a system of equations. Solve the system and find the numbers.
Mathematics
1 answer:
GalinKa [24]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

x=7 and y=-1

Step-by-step explanation:

X+Y=6 OR X=6-Y  ...(1)

X-Y=8    ...(2)

substitue X=6-Y in (2)

(6-Y)-Y=8

6-2Y=8

-2Y=8-6

-2Y=2

Y=2/-2\Y=-1 ANS.

for x, substitute Y=-1 in (1) above

X-(-1)=8

X=8-1

X=7 ANS.

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