Question

Two integers have a sum of -44 and a difference of 22. The greater of the two integers is

Answer 1

Answer:

  -11

Step-by-step explanation:

The generic solution to ...

• a + b = sum
• a - b = difference

Can be found by adding the two equations:

  (a+b) + (a-b) = (sum) + (difference)

  2a = (sum + difference)

  a = (sum + difference)/2

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Our particular solution is ...

  a = (-44 +22)/2 = -11

The greater of the two numbers is -11.

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The other number is -33.