Given:
Seven times the smaller of two consecutive even integers is the same as -300 minus 4 times the larger integer.
To find:
The integers
.
Solution:
Let the smaller even integer be x.
So, larger even integer is x+2 because they are consecutive even integers.
Seven times the smaller integer = 7x
-300 minus 4 times the larger integer = -300-4(x+2)
Now,




Divide both sides by 11.


So, the smaller even integer is -28.

So, the larger even integer is -26.
<u>Answer:</u>
both numbers are negative
negative number is greater than the positive number
<u>Step-by-step explanation:</u>
In order to add two rational numbers and get a negative value, one of two scenarios should occur:
<u>1- both numbers are negative.</u>
2- negative number is greater than the positive number
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
-5x - 8y = -3
5x + 9y = 3
y = 0
5x + 0 = 3
5x = 3
x = 3/5
(3/5, 0)