The sum of two numbers is −102. One number is 62 less than the other. Find the numbers.

Question

The sum of two numbers is −102. One number is 62 less than the other. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

x+y = -102,

x-y = 62

add

2x = -40

x = -20

y = -82

-20 and -82 are the numbers

or you could graph the two lines and find the intersection point = (x,y) = (-20, -82)