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  • 10-08-2020
  • Mathematics
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The sum of two numbers is 15. One number is 101 less than the other. Find the numbers.

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zarampa
zarampa zarampa
  • 10-08-2020

Answer:

The numbers:

-43    and     58

Step-by-step explanation:

a + b = 15

a = b - 101

then:

(b-101) + b = 15

2b = 15+101

2b = 116

b = 116/2

b = 58

a = b - 101

a = 58 - 101

a = -43

Check:

a + b = 15

-43 + 58 = 15

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avapaenga267
avapaenga267 avapaenga267
  • 10-08-2020
Huh I am more confused than I have ever been
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