Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
First write the question as an equation
x+y = -5
2x+y = -2
From the given equations, we can create a third one.
x+y+2x+y = -7 or 3x+2y = -7
Use trial and error method for the possible values x and y
We know that at least one of these two have to be negative.
x can be 1, in which case y has to be 5.
Check this for
x+y ≠ -5
x can be -1
Try another one where x = -1 and y has to equal -2
Check this
X
but,
2x+y ≠ -2
Another one,
3 and -8
3 x 2 = 6
6 + -8 = 2
3 + -8 = 5
You have to find out which numbers add up to -5
Mainly trial and error
