Question

Kate is thinking of two numbers. The sum of the numbers is -8. If one of the numbers is 12, what is the other number? Use words and/or numbers to show how you determined your answer.

Answer 1

Explanation:

x can be one number while z can be an other one

so x+z=-8

we have on value so

12+z=-8

so now lets crack the question

z=-8-12

so - - =+ so it will be -20 please support worked really hard

Answer 2

Explanation:

x + y = -8

x = 12

so,

12 + y = -8

y = -20