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21 August, 15:29

One number is 5 more than another number. their sum is - 15. what are the numbers?

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  1. 21 August, 15:36
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    X=5+y

    x+y=-15

    subsitute 5+y for x

    5+y+y=-15

    5+2y=-15

    minus 5 from both sides

    2y=-20

    divide both sides by 2

    y=-10

    sub back

    x=5+y

    x=5-10

    x=-5

    the numbers are - 10 and - 5
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